Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 113.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $364. OnePlus Nord 5 was $364 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord 5?
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 5 is a better fit for active users.