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 — 81/100 vs 15/100 (a 66-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 66 points (81/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 25
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nokia G50 better?
  • Lighter: 220g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 66 points higher (81/100 vs 15/100). 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 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G50 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 435710 3942923
Geekbench Single 689 3640
Geekbench Multi 1597 11033
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 0W 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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
15/100
435710 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +88.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (74/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 66 points (81/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nokia G50 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.