Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 119.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.