ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 16/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 180,934); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 69 points higher (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). 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 Live (L1) ZA550KL (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 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 | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition | 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 | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 Live (L1) ZA550KL and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 69 points (85/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL 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 Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.