Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 6
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $749 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,314,061); the OnePlus Nord 6 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; 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 6 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 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 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. OnePlus Nord 6 was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord 6?
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 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.