Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $660 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-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 1,825,719).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper: $660 vs $749

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1825719 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 228 g 225 g
Price $660 $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +53.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$660
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $89. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is cheaper by $89.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (79/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 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.