Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,650,000).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (78/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.