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; estimated prices are $770 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-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).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 212g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $749 vs $770
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $770 | $749 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
Price difference: $21. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $21.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (35/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.