Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; estimated prices are $749 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
OnePlus Nord
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 17
Design 70
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4115 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus Nord: The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra OnePlus Nord
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 3942923 597974
Geekbench Single 3640 799
Geekbench Multi 11033 1836
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4115 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 184 g
Price $749 $399
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
OnePlus Nord
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
OnePlus Nord
  • 4115 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
25/100 -559.4%
597974 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord by 559.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
OnePlus Nord
$399

Price difference: $350. OnePlus Nord is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (74/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (78/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Nord — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.