Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) runs on the Apple A16 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 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,626,008); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — 50/100, 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 14 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 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 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×77.6×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 14 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 58.8% 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 14 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 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.