Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.