Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $749
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, 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 (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 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 (4a) Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 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.