Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Oppo A96 5G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money
Oppo A96 5G
Performance 46
Display 91
Camera 31
Battery 39
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A96 5G better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Oppo A96 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Oppo A96 5G: The Oppo A96 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Oppo A96 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 ()
AnTuTu 3942923 592015
Geekbench Single 3640 905
Geekbench Multi 11033 2003
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 180 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm
Weight 225 g 171 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Oppo A96 5G
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Oppo A96 5G
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 180 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Oppo A96 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Oppo A96 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Oppo A96 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 ()
49/100 -566.0%
592015 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Oppo A96 5G by 566.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Oppo A96 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (79/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A96 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Oppo A96 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Oppo A96 5G — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A96 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A96 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Oppo A96 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Oppo A96 5G is a better fit for everyday use.