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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro 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 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | — | 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 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 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 5s Pro
- 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 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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
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performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.