Infinix S5 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 23/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 177,554); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't; the Infinix S5 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 62 points higher (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (79/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 S5 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix S5 by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix S5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (83/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (79/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 62 points (85/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 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.