Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 9
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $749 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-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 1,157,244); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 9
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1157244
- 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 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $749
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 9, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 9 — 34/100; 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 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1157244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| 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 | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 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 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 by 240.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. OnePlus 9 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 9?
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 is a better fit for active users.