Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 84/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $749
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 1 points higher (85/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 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 F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Poco F9 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.