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 — 85/100 vs 35/100 (a 50-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi A5 4G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 4G better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi A5 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (81/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi A5 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A5 4G
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- 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
Redmi A5 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (79/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (81/100 vs 48/100).
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 50 points (85/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi A5 4G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.