Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K50i
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,092,605); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K50i
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K50i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" FFS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 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 K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K50i by 260.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.