Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Oppo A96
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A96 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 38/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 424,216); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 doesn't; the Oppo A96 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Oppo A96
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Oppo A96 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Oppo A96, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A96 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Oppo A96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP5X | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A96
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A96
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Oppo A96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Oppo A96 by 829.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A96 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A96?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Oppo A96?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Oppo A96 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A96?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A96?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Oppo A96?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.