Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K50 Gaming

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi K50 Gaming
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K50 Gaming, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (92/100 vs 18/100). 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 K50 Gaming (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming 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 K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi K50 Gaming
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 210 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 K50 Gaming
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K50 Gaming, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
41/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (92/100 vs 18/100).

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 K50 Gaming (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (78/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50 Gaming?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K50 Gaming — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50 Gaming?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50 Gaming?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K50 Gaming?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use.