ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 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 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 333,877); the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone V V520KL better?
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 60 points higher (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 15/100). 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 V V520KL (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone V V520KL | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×72.6×7.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- Main: 23MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL 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.