Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 8/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Nokia 8.1
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 73 points higher (81/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $449 | $749 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 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
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia 8.1 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 73 points (81/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.