Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Oppo F21 Pro 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Oppo F21 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Oppo F21 Pro 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Oppo F21 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Oppo F21 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 566.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo F21 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo F21 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo F21 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo F21 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Oppo F21 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.