Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $749 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 63/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Poco X8 Pro by 99.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Poco X8 Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco X8 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 X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.