Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,413,275); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.