Vivo S50 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 55/100 vs 29/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000).

The Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 65
Design 55
Value for money 83
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Vivo S50 scores 26 points higher (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (83/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 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 Vivo S50 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1801694
Geekbench Single 1930
Geekbench Multi 4817
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2750 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 196 g
Price $390
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50
$390
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (83/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Vivo S50 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.