Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, 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 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Better display (92/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (79/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" 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 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
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 17 Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (79/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air 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.