Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-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 1,600,000).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Performance 47
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1600000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7600
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone SE (2024): The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone SE (2024) Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1600000 3942923
Geekbench Single 3300 3640
Geekbench Multi 7600 11033
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Wireless charging 5W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless: 5W
0
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE (2024) Apple A18
29/100
1600000 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +59.4%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.