OnePlus Nord 3 vs ZTE Blade V50

The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) is priced at $339, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).

The OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 51
Design 58
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Cheaper: $339 vs $351

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 193g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the OnePlus Nord 3 scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.

OnePlus Nord 3: The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 3 ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 1542660
Geekbench Single 1693
Geekbench Multi 4384
Display 6.7" Fluid AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 193 g 178 g
Price $339 $351
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 3
$339
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $12. OnePlus Nord 3 is cheaper by $12.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (51/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (77/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The OnePlus Nord 3 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the ZTE Blade V50?

The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.