Nothing Phone (4b) vs ZTE Blade V50
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) is priced at $355, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Nothing Phone (4b)
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $355
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $355 | $351 |
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $4. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $4.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (4/100 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 (4b) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (77/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.