Apple iPhone 14 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,359,000); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 14
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1359000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2252
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5608
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $799 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (78/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (85/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 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.