Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 13R
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 13R (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,405,504); the OnePlus 13R is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 13R
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2405504
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus 13R better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 13R, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 13R — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13R and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13R notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2405504 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 13R
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 13R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 13R by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. OnePlus 13R was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13R 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 OnePlus 13R (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13R notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 13R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 13R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 13R — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 13R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 13R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 13R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 13R is a better fit for gamers and power users.