Google Pixel 9a vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Google Pixel 9a
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $749 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Google Pixel 9a by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Google Pixel 9a was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9a 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.