Nothing Phone (4a) vs ZTE Blade V70

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) and the ZTE Blade V70 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 32/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the ZTE Blade V70 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V70 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the ZTE Blade V70, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 7 points higher (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V70: The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) ZTE Blade V70
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1148725
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 8.2×None×None mm
Weight 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade V70
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V70
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Blade V70
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
ZTE Blade V70
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Blade V70?

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the ZTE Blade V70 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Blade V70?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V70 — 32/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Blade V70?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the ZTE Blade V70?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.