ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 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 26/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (85/100 vs 26/100). 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 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 59 points (85/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL 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.