Infinix Smart 20 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 33/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 52 points (85/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money 42
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $749

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, 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 Infinix Smart 20 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).

Infinix Smart 20: The Infinix Smart 20 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 Infinix Smart 20 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358383 3942923
Geekbench Single 432 3640
Geekbench Multi 1416 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1576x720 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 8 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 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g
Launch price $149 $749
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • Main: 8MP 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
Infinix Smart 20
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1576x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
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 Infinix Smart 20 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 20 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +90.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Smart 20 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 20
$149
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Launch price difference: $600. Infinix Smart 20 was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (83/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (79/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 52 points (85/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Infinix Smart 20 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.