ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 56/100 (a 29-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 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (79/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 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, budget-conscious buyers.