Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
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 16 Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.