ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, 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 Zenfone 10 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 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 | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 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 Zenfone 10
- 5.9" 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 Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 Zenfone 10 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 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.