Lava Blaze Dragon vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $749. 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 568,395); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $749
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon 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 46/100). 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). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 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 Lava Blaze Dragon and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Lava Blaze Dragon was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon 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.