Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-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 840,643); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 29/100). 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 Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 1/100). 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 Note 15 Special (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| 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 | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- 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 Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 369.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 1/100).
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 Note 15 Special (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.