Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco F8
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Poco F8
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco F8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Poco F8 by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Poco F8 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco F8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco F8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco F8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco F8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco F8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.