Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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; launch prices were $649 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 1,720,028).
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 75/100). 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 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 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 | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | $749 |
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 8S Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 56.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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, budget-conscious buyers.