Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi A5 4G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 26/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 310,000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 4G doesn't.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi A5 4G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 12
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 310000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 4G better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi A5 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (81/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (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 Redmi A5 4G (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi A5 4G 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.
Redmi A5 4G: The Redmi A5 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi A5 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3942923 310000
Geekbench Single 3640 600
Geekbench Multi 11033 1800
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 32 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi A5 4G
  • Main: 32MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A5 4G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • 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
Redmi A5 4G
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi A5 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 4G Unisoc T7250
26/100 -1171.9%
310000 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi A5 4G by 1171.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi A5 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (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 Redmi A5 4G (74/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (78/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi A5 4G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A5 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi A5 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi A5 4G — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A5 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A5 4G?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi A5 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi A5 4G is a better fit for everyday use.