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 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K80
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 84/100, Redmi K80 — 68/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K80 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $404. Redmi K80 was $404 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.