Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (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 $1199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,551,073).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | 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 | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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.