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; estimated prices are $1099 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-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 1,628,541); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better camera (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 225g vs 240g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (58/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | 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 | |
| Price | $1099 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (92/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (78/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (18/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
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 50/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).
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 everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.