Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,551,073); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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 18 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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.