ZTE is the latest Android manufacturer taking visual cues from Apple, with a leaked image showing the Blade V80 Vita sporting a design straight out of the iPhone 17 Pro playbook minus the premium price tag.
ZTE Blade V80 Vita borrows iPhone 17 Pro’s wide camera island
Leaked by reliable tipster Evan Blass, the V80 Vita features a camera island that stretches across nearly the entire back of the phone. The layout includes three rear cameras, an LED flash tucked in the far right, and a distinctive “Neo” badge stamped in a red circle.
It’s an unmistakable nod to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, right down to the clean geometry. But the similarities stop at the frame.
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iPhone looks, but budget bones
While the outside mimics flagship flair, the Blade V80 Vita is likely to stick to entry-level specs. ZTE’s Blade lineup has historically targeted the budget segment, and nothing in the leak suggests this model will be any different. Think style over speed.
Still, the phone has some practical touches Apple users won’t get:
- 3.5mm headphone jack (located next to the USB-C port)
- Flat-edged frame with ZTE’s red-accented power button
- Dedicated custom key on the left
- SIM tray housed separately from the USB-C input
These tweaks show that while the Blade V80 Vita borrows its look from Apple, it still sticks to some Android-friendly sensibilities.
No specs yet, but expectations are modest
Blass hasn’t shared internals or display details yet, but based on past entries like the Blade V70, we can expect:
- A budget MediaTek processor
- Around 4–6 GB RAM
- Likely HD+ or FHD+ LCD display
- Basic triple-camera setup
In short, the Blade V80 Vita is shaping up to be an affordable phone with a premium disguise perfect for users who want the iPhone aesthetic without the iPhone bill.
ZTE adds another copycat to the lineup
From afar, the ZTE Blade V80 Vita might pass as an iPhone 17 Pro sibling. But up close, it’s firmly in budget territory. Still, for the price-conscious crowd looking for stylish hardware with Android perks, it might just hit the sweet spot.
