Realme U1 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 8/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't.
Realme U1
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 10W vs 5W
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 21 points higher (29/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Realme U1 (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme U1 | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Realme U1 (27/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (90/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 21 points (29/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.