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ZTE V80 Pro review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.75 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

ZTE V80 Pro Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

ZTE V80 Pro
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.2

Reviews score

10%

6.5

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 52% of smartphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 80%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.0

Performance

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

7.6

Battery

10%

9.1

Software

10%

7.1

Connectivity

4%

7.5

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 72%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
1 review, with a printed score. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 61%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet

What reviewers say about the ZTE V80 Pro

Based on 1 · 13

Reviewers like the clean software and slim design, but gaming is weak and opinions split on the screen and photos.
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Mixed views
Criticised
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE V80 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

7.0

Performance

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

7.6

Battery

10%

9.1

Software

10%

7.1

Connectivity

4%

7.5

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

7.4
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.0
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
8 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.5% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
?
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
ZTE V80 Pro does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
6.75 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.75 inches which is larger than the screens of 67.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
317 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 317 ppi which is lower than that of 76.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
?
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
?
aptX Lossless
?
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What reviewers say
Height
166 mm
This smartphone has a height of 166 mm which is taller than 75.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
79 mm
This smartphone has a width of 79 mm which is wider than 87.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.7 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.7 mm which is thinner than 82.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

ZTE V80 Pro vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.08 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.75 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.6 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.1% better value for money
    ZTE V80 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.98 vs 7.7).
    7.98 vs 7.66
  • 44.4% cheaper
    ZTE V80 Pro is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 4.1% better value for money
    ZTE V80 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.98 vs 7.7).
    7.98 vs 7.66
  • 44.4% cheaper
    ZTE V80 Pro is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 0.08 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.75 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.6 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 19.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (317 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    317 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79 mm vs 76 mm
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.5 vs 7.8
  • 2.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (166 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    166 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.5 vs 7.8
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 19.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (317 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    317 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (166 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    166 mm vs 163.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
Isa Marcial
≈ estimated
24/02/2026
Hands-on review · gaming, camera and battery tests
Verdict
ZTE V80 Pro is priced too high for what it offers, so it is a hard phone to recommend.
9.0
Ghazni Tech
≈ estimated
05/09/2026
Unboxing · feature walkthrough · camera samples
Verdict
ZTE V80 Pro is a strong budget pick with plenty of features and camera options.
7.0
Unbox Bawaji
≈ estimated
20/04/2026
Unboxing · first look at hardware and cameras
Verdict
ZTE V80 Pro is decent overall for the price, with big memory and a pleasant design, though its speaker and cameras are basic.
8.0
Romail Tech . 1M views . 4 hours ago ...
≈ estimated
14/04/2026
Short review · daily use, camera and battery
Verdict
ZTE V80 Pro is solid for daily use and battery life, but not for gaming or AMOLED fans.
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Overview video
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
mobiledokan.com
✓ explicit
Not Dated
In-depth review · Everyday use
Verdict
The Nubia V80 Pro suits everyday users who want a smooth 120Hz screen and bright daytime photos, but it lacks 5G and 4K video.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZTE V80 Pro

  • The 7.7 mm body is slim enough to slip into a jacket pocket.
  • A 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • 8 GB of RAM helps many apps stay open at once.
  • 256 GB of storage leaves room for large apps and photos.
  • 5G connection for faster mobile data.
  • Stereo speakers give fuller sound for video.

What customers don't like about ZTE V80 Pro

  • The 12 nm process makes heavy games slower than on newer chips.
  • No wireless charging, so the phone needs a cable every time.
  • At 166 mm tall and 79 mm wide, one-handed use is a stretch.
  • No optical zoom, so zoomed photos lose detail.

Verdict

The ZTE V80 Pro measures just 7.7 mm thick, and it slides into a jacket pocket without a bulge. The 6.75-inch screen runs at 120 Hz, so scrolling and games look smooth. It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, which leaves room for big apps and a lot of photos. The phone supports 5G, and the stereo speakers make videos sound fuller than a single speaker would. The screen is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, a tough, scratch-resistant type. The trade-off is the 12 nm chip, a step behind newer phones, so heavy gaming is not its strength. It suits someone who wants a slim phone with a big screen and plenty of storage and does not care about top speed.

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