Redmi 3S vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 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 12/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't.
Redmi 3S
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 17 points higher (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | — | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
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 Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (36/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Redmi 3S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.