Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 8
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $749 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,003,562); the OnePlus 8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 8
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1003562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes OnePlus 8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $749
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 8 — 14/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1003562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 160.2×72.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 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 8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 8 by 292.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. OnePlus 8 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 8 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.