Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $749 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 70/100). 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 68/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 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 CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid 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 Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 132.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (79/100 vs 35/100).
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 Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 CE5 is a better fit for active users.