Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (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 $999 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 53/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,452,754); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 187g vs 225g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2972
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7397
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 2/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (78/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2972 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7397 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $999 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP 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
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 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
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro 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 (78/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro 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.