Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-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 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $749
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Nothing Phone (3a) was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.