Nubia Neo 3 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Neo 3 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 3 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Neo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.