Google Pixel 6a vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $400 and $749. 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 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 921,396); the Google Pixel 6a is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6a
Performance 3
Display 0
Camera 59
Battery 22
Design 77
Value for money 82
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 921396
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2800
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a 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 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 6a leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (92/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 6a significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 6a Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 921396 3942923
Geekbench Single 1050 3640
Geekbench Multi 2800 11033
Display 6.1" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 122
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 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 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g 225 g
Price $400 $749
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6a
  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
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 6a and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
27/100
921396 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +76.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Google Pixel 6a by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 6a
$400
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $349. Google Pixel 6a is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (92/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (74/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (78/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 6a significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.