Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $799 | $749 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) 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.