Infinix Hot 20S vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 20S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 42/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 493,222); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20S doesn't; the Infinix Hot 20S is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20S
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 20S better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20S is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20S | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.8×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20S
- 5000 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 20S and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 20S by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 20S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20S is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20S 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.