Fairphone 6 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4415); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 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
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Fairphone 6 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.