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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K50 Gaming
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).
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
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K50 Gaming, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 204.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50 Gaming
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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.