Infinix Hot 20 Play vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 20 Play (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,798); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 20 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 20 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20 Play 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 14/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20 Play | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 Infinix Hot 20 Play and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 20 Play by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 20 Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 20 Play has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20 Play 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.