ZTE Blade A53 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The ZTE Blade A53 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc, 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 7/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A53 doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 by 22 points (29/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade A53
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
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 ZTE Blade A53 better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

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

Comparing the ZTE Blade A53 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 22 points higher (29/100 vs 7/100). 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 12/100). 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 ZTE Blade A53 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (36/100 vs 12/100). 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.

ZTE Blade A53: The ZTE Blade A53 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 ZTE Blade A53 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Spreadtrum Unisoc Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 165.7×76.5×9.4 mm
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade A53
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade A53
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade A53
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 ZTE Blade A53 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (36/100 vs 12/100).

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 ZTE Blade A53 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 by 22 points (29/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade A53 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade A53 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Blade A53 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

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

Should you choose the ZTE Blade A53 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.