Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $749 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-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 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $969
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100; 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 9 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 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 | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $969 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- 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 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 232.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (79/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.