Samsung Galaxy A50 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, 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 14/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 92
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 15 points higher (29/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 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 A50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 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 A50 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Exynos 9610 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 352871
Geekbench Single 370
Geekbench Multi 1021
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 25 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm
Weight 166 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
15
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
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 A50 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (92/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.