ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1376
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 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 | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 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 Pro
- 5800 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 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $627. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $627 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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.