Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco M5 (India)

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-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 408,000); the Poco M5 (India) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Poco M5 (India)
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco M5 (India), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Poco M5 (India): The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Poco M5 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3942923 408000
Geekbench Single 3640 760
Geekbench Multi 11033 1890
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 201 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Poco M5 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M5 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Poco M5 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Poco M5 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Poco M5 (India) MediaTek Helio G99
22/100 -866.4%
408000 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Poco M5 (India) by 866.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Poco M5 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco M5 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco M5 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco M5 (India) — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco M5 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco M5 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco M5 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.