Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi A1
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 155,362); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi A1
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Redmi A1 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi A1, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 60 points higher (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi A1 by 2437.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.