Nubia Z50S Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Z50S 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. 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 5100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 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 Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.