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; estimated prices are $749 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 26/100 (a 55-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1003562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- 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 (92/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1003562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3431 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $699 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
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
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.
Price difference: $50. OnePlus 8 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (92/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (78/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 8 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 8 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 7/100).
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. The OnePlus 8 is a better fit for everyday use.