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 — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (79/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
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 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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.