Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. 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 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord 3, 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 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus Nord 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1542660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 155.6% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.