ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 53/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,464,181).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 53/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (58/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $749 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
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 8 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.