Google Pixel vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Google Pixel (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2770); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel is noticeably lighter (143g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel
Performance 22
Display 59
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money 0
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Google Pixel better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 312361
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 390
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 792
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2770 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 60 points higher (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).

Google Pixel: The Google Pixel 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 312361 3942923
Geekbench Single 390 3640
Geekbench Multi 792 11033
Display 5.0" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2770 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 143.8×69.5×8.5 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 143 g 225 g
Launch price $649 $749
Camera comparison
Google Pixel
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel
  • 5.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel
  • 2770 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel Snapdragon 821
25/100
312361 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +92.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Google Pixel by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel
$649
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (98/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel (83/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (79/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Google Pixel has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Google Pixel 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, budget-conscious buyers.