Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $349 and $749. 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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) 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 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 vs 4/100). 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) (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $349 | $749 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 vs 4/100).
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) (74/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.