Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 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 62/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,890,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better camera (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). 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 16 Pro Max (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 52.1% 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 16 Pro Max (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (89/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.