Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 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 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 5/100). 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 (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 5/100).
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 (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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.