Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, 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 81/100 (a 4-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 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 Air 2 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (79/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.