Nothing Phone (1) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 830,458); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 27
Design 58
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 830458
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) 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 Nothing Phone (1) Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 830458 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
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 Nothing Phone (1) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
35/100
830458 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +78.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (1) by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (74/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (1) 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.