Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 225g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 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.