Nokia 8 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 7/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 225g).
Nokia 8
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 160g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 74 points higher (81/100 vs 7/100). 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 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $699 | $749 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 74 points (81/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 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.