Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K80
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 has the bigger battery (6550 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,288,566).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K80
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2288566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 6550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $749
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K80, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). 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 68/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Redmi K80 — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2288566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $345 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K80 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $404. Redmi K80 was $404 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K80 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.