Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 8T
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 8T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $749 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 990,988); the OnePlus 8T is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 8T
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 990988
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 8T better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 8T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). 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 42/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 8T — 20/100; 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 8T (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 8T are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 990988 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 160.7×74.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 8T
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8T
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 8T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 8T by 297.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 8T are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 8T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 8T — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 8T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 8T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.