Apple iPhone Duo vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Duo (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 $1999 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 72/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4883); 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 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 225g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 13 points higher (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Duo are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | 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 | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 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 Duo and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Duo by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $1250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (79/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (81/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo 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.