Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 29/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 20 points higher (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 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 (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.