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; estimated prices are $329 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-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 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 7/100). 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 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 7/100). 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 (3a) (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $329 | $749 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $420. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $420.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 7/100).
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 (3a) (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (3a) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) 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.