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; launch prices were $899 and $749. 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 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $899
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 / 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 | |
| Launch price | $899 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.