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 — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-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 1,294,871); the Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Redmi K50 Gaming

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 58
Portability 47
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K50 Gaming, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi K50 Gaming
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1294871
Geekbench Single 3639 1662
Geekbench Multi 11047 4188
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
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
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
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100 -204.5%
1294871 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 204.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (98/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (79/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (81/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).

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 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K50 Gaming — 60/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.