Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 13s

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 13s (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,013,469); the OnePlus 13s is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 13s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

OnePlus 13s

Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 74
Portability 74
Value for money 72

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3013469
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)

What makes OnePlus 13s better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $749

  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 13s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 13s — 72/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13s (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

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.
OnePlus 13s: The OnePlus 13s is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra OnePlus 13s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 3013469
Geekbench Single 3639 3013
Geekbench Multi 11047 9287
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5850 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm —
Weight 225 g 185 g
Launch price $749 $549

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

OnePlus 13s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

OnePlus 13s

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

OnePlus 13s

  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless charging: no data
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 13s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77/100 -30.8%
3013469 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 13s by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

OnePlus 13s

$549

Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus 13s was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13s (79/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 13s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 13s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 13s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 13s — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 13s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 13s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 13s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 13s is a better fit for gamers and power users.