Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco C81 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C81 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Poco C81 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco C81 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Poco C81 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco C81 Pro — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.