Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco M8s

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 622,608).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Poco M8s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 217g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco M8s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (28/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco M8s 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 M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Poco M8s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 622608
Geekbench Single 3640 938
Geekbench Multi 11033 2183
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
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 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 217 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Poco M8s
  • 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 M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
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 M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
30/100 -533.3%
622608 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Poco M8s by 533.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Poco M8s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (28/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco M8s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco M8s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco M8s — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco M8s?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco M8s?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco M8s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.