ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (2021) 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 63/100 (a 22-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 1,208,784); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.9mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). 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 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (38/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11033 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (38/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro 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 5s Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro 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.