Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-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 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 137.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Sharp Aquos R9 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (79/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 is a better fit for active users.