Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 (China)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 (China) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 (China)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 (China) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 (China), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- 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 Note 15 (China)
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 (China) by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 15 (China) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.