Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 46
Battery 40
Design 38
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3942923 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 225 g 209 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
22/100 -666.5%
514398 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (74/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (38/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.