Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $749 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,536,961); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2536961
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7478
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- 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 Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.