Nubia Red Magic Nova vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 32/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 20 points (52/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 530g

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 20 points higher (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (45/100 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 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1800x2880 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 530 g 195 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (45/100 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 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (56/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 20 points (52/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads on camera score (38/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.