Nubia has quietly launched a new smartphone called the V80 Design in several Asian markets, including the Philippines and Malaysia. The phone was introduced alongside the Nubia Air in these regions.
The V80 Design is a budget smartphone that borrows the rear camera layout from recent iPhones. The camera bar stretches across the entire width of the device, and, interestingly, Nubia has also placed the flashlight on the right edge, just like on the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Nubia V80 Design Overview
On the front, the device features a 6.75-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. It also houses a 16MP selfie camera.
At the back, you get a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Yes, the third cutout is purely decorative.
Powering the device is a Unisoc T7280 chipset with a 2x Cortex-A75 (2.2GHz) and 6x Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz) CPU configuration, paired with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
On the software side, it runs MyOS 16 based on Android 16. Keeping everything running is a 5000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. For biometrics, the phone uses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and includes a single loudspeaker for audio.
Interestingly, the V80 Design retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and features dual microphones for voice input. Charging is handled via a USB Type-C port.
Nubia is also offering its Linkfree technology on the V80 Design, a Bluetooth-based communication feature that enables text messaging and voice calls within a certain range. However, this functionality likely requires another device with Linkfree support.
Pricing and Availability
The Nubia V80 Design comes in Midnight Black, Pale Amber, Celadon Cyan, and Peach Fuzz color options. The body is rated IP64 for dust and splash resistance.
In Malaysia, the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at MYR 570 (around $140). In the Philippines, the base 4GB + 256GB model costs PHP 5,800 (about $100), while the 8GB + 256GB version costs PHP 6,500 (about $110).
As a side note, the device closely resembles the recently leaked ZTE Blade V80 Vita, suggesting that ZTE might rebrand and launch it under a different name in other markets.
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