Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,527,231); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1499
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 62/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1499 |
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $900 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Nubia Z60 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.