Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K70 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $749 and $375. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,384,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K70 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2384849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Redmi K70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $375 vs $749
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K70 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Redmi K70 Ultra — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2384849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $375 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- 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 K70 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K70 Ultra by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Redmi K70 Ultra was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K70 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.