Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (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 $999 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 7/100). 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 16 Pro (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $999 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 52.6% 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 16 Pro (92/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 7/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.