Nothing Phone (4a) vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Nothing Phone (4a) (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) leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Nothing Phone (4a)
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- 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)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (37/100 vs 27/100). 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 Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). 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 V80 Design (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | — | |
| 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 | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
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 Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
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 V80 Design (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.