Nubia Neo vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820, 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 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 757,199); the Nubia Neo is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 757199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 885
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2392
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 757199 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 885 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2392 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Neo by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (98/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 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.