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; launch prices were $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-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 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 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 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 36/100, 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | 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 | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 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.