Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE Blade V50
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) is priced at $329, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 32/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper: $329 vs $351
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 10 points higher (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $329 | $351 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $22. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $22.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (58/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.