Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi R70
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $749 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 639,225); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't; the Redmi R70 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi R70
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi R70 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $749
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi R70, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Redmi R70 — 60/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi R70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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 R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi R70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi R70 by 516.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Redmi R70 was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi R70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi R70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi R70 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi R70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi R70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi R70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.