Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K100
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,298,726).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3298726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 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 K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K100 by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K100 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.