HMD Skyline vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (81/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the 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.