Redmi A1 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 13/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Redmi A1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi A1 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 16 points higher (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 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 A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi A1: The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A1 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Redmi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi A1
$100
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Redmi A1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1 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 A1 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.