Nothing Phone (4a) vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. 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) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro, 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 V80 Pro 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 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) ZTE Blade V80 Pro
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 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 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 190 g 195 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 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 V80 Pro
  • 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 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
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 V80 Pro 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 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.

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

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

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

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