Google Pixel 5 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Google Pixel 5 (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 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4080); 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 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 49
Battery 13
Design 100
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 5 better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 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 4080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 5: The Google Pixel 5 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 5 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 6.0" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4080 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 109
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 151 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
49
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
  • 4080 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
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 5 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
27/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +84.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

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

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

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (74/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (78/100 vs 13/100).

design

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

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 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.