ASUS 8z vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS 8z

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 25
Portability 68
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes ASUS 8z better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 169g vs 225g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).

ASUS 8z: The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS 8z Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1135878 3942923
Geekbench Single 1500 3639
Geekbench Multi 3537 11047
Display 5.9" 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging — 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 169 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

ASUS 8z

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

ASUS 8z

  • 5.9"
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

ASUS 8z

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS 8z and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS 8z Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +71.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS 8z by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS 8z

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (98/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (79/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (81/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.