Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 9/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 72 points (81/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 9
Design 90
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3885 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 72 points higher (81/100 vs 9/100). 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 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Google Pixel 4a 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 4a 5G: The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4a 5G Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 597974 3942923
Geekbench Single 799 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3885 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 168 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
6
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 3885 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
9/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +84.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (74/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (78/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Google Pixel 4a 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 72 points (81/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 6/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G 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.