ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-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 Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
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 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). 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 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 30/100, 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | 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 | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 116 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 Zenfone 8 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (79/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 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.