ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (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 19/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 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 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 66 points higher (85/100 vs 19/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 66 points (85/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL 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.