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 — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-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 1,089,139); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi K50i
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 50
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K50i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (92/100 vs 8/100). 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 K50i (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K50i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50i 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 K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi K50i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 3942923 1089139
Geekbench Single 3640 1139
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 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 K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
37/100 -262.0%
1089139 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K50i by 262.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (92/100 vs 8/100).

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 K50i (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K50i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K50i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K50i — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K50i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

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. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for everyday use.