ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 68/100 (a 17-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 2,342,433).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 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 | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 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 9 FE and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.