Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 18/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 11 points higher (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (82/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 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 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 835186
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2340x1080 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 5W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 191 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (36/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.