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 MediaTek Dimensity 8350; estimated prices are $749 and $392. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4313
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper: $392 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2412 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 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 | — | |
| Price | $749 | $392 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 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 CE5
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- 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 CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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.
Price difference: $357. OnePlus Nord CE5 is cheaper by $357.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).
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. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.