ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 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 17/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 180,440); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is noticeably lighter (140g vs 225g).
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 140g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 68 points higher (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- 3000 mAh
- 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 Lite (L1) ZA551KL and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 68 points (85/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.