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; estimated prices are $489 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 13/100 (a 68-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).
Fairphone 3+
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 68 points higher (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | $489 | $749 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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.
Price difference: $260. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $260.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 68 points (81/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.