Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE Blade V70
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) and the ZTE Blade V70 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 32/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Blade V70
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Blade V70, 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 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V70 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Blade V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 8.2×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V70
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V70
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70
Price unknownperformance
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) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (58/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V70 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Blade V70?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V70 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Blade V70?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Blade V70 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Blade V70?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Blade V70?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE Blade V70?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.