Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 81/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,126,402).
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $749
- Better display (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2668x1216 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $749 |
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- 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 Z70 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Nubia Z70 Ultra was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.