ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
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Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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, budget-conscious buyers.