Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 27/100 (a 2-point difference).

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 5W

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 602971
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 190 g
Price $147
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.