ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,828,576); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.3mm).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 7

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 40

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1828576
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 239g
  • Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • 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 7 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (38/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 7: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 ROG Phone 7 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1828576 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2448x1080 2688x1216
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 108 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 239 g 225 g
Launch price $999 $749

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
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 ROG Phone 7 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1828576 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +53.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 7

$999

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (79/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (81/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (38/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.