Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $749 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 20/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 218,879); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi 5 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $749
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $170 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1701.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Redmi 5 Plus was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 65 points (85/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.