{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-90x-vs-zte-blade-v80-max-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T15:51:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90X vs ZTE Blade V80 Max",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The ZTE Blade V80 Max still wins on memory & storage and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade V80 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 57,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90X",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-90x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-90x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-11_25_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T06:36:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 89.1,
                "overall": 73.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 16, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975 nits Typical Brightness, 1200 nits HBM",
                    "Protection": "DT-Star D+ Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Supported (Expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, 5P lens, autofocus LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Night, Pro, Street, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP, f/2.0, 4P lensPortrait, Night, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Retouch, Screen Fill Light",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p Slow Motion@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (Typical), 6820 mAh (Rated), Non-Removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Fast Charging, VOOC / PD / PPS Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Blade V80 Max",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v80-max-2",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v80-max-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-11_09_26-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T06:12:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 31, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust & Water Resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-narzo-90x",
        "margin": 6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 63,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 35.4
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 79,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 85,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 75.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 87,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 37.5,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 50
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-max-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 89.1,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-max-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max costs PKR 12,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X charges 37.5W faster.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90X or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. ZTE Blade V80 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme Narzo 90X and ZTE Blade V80 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is listed at PKR 57,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Max at PKR 45,999. That makes ZTE Blade V80 Max cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo 90X or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90X carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V80 Max a 6000 mAh cell, with 60W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90X or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90X runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while ZTE Blade V80 Max runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}