Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 5/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

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

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 24 points higher (29/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 0/100). 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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 1.4" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 466x466 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.