Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 20/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 9 points higher (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 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 Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.