Nubia Z50 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nubia Z50 (2022) 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 — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-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 1,754,213); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 51
Design 53
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50: The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Z50 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 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 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 197 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
57
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
50/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (74/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (78/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.