ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-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 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $749 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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.