Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco X3

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 526,647); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.1mm).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Poco X3
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 48
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco X3, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (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 X3 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco X3 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 X3: The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Poco X3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 3942923 526647
Geekbench Single 3640 753
Geekbench Multi 11033 1808
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm
Weight 225 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Poco X3
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 X3
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Poco X3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
33/100 -648.7%
526647 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Poco X3 by 648.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Poco X3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (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 X3 (74/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (78/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco X3 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco X3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco X3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco X3 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco X3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco X3?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco X3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.