Nubia Fold vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1090 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,126,402); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 6500 mAh
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1090
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- 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 Nubia Fold and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Fold by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $341. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $341 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (79/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.