Fairphone 3+ vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $749. 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 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $749
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Fairphone 3+ and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $260. Fairphone 3+ was $260 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 59 points (85/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ 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.