ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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.