Fairphone 6 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-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).
Fairphone 6
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| 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, up to 8 major Android upgrades | 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 | |
| Price | $565 | $749 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
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.
Price difference: $184. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $184.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 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.