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).

The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
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)
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) 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) 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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 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)
  • 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)
$349
ZTE Blade V80 Design
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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.