ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 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 36/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 ZS600KL and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (79/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.