Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $579 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 976,177); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $749
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $749 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 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
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $170. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $170 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G 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.