Nokia G50 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 435,710).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia G50

Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Nokia G50 better?

  • Lighter: 220g vs 225g

  • Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).

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 Nokia G50 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 435710 3942923
Geekbench Single 689 3639
Geekbench Multi 1597 11047
Display 6.8" LCD IPS 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging — 80W
Wireless charging — 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 220 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Nokia G50

  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Nokia G50

  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Nokia G50

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
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 Nokia G50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100
435710 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +88.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia G50 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia G50

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (98/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (83/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (79/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G50 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.