Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 II

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $749 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 973,499); the Sony Xperia 1 II is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 1 II
Performance 60
Display 66
Camera 20
Battery 30
Portability 74
Value for money 2
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 973499
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
  • Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 II better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 225g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 II, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 II: The Sony Xperia 1 II is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 II
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3942923 973499
Geekbench Single 3640 1168
Geekbench Multi 11033 3431
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 21W
Wireless charging 80W 11W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 181 g
Launch price $749 $1199
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Sony Xperia 1 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia 1 II
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Sony Xperia 1 II
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 11W
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 II Snapdragon 865
46/100 -305.0%
973499 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 305.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Sony Xperia 1 II
$1199

Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (83/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (79/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 II?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 II?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 II — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 II?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 II?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 II?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 II is a better fit for active users.