Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $749 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 63/100). 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 42/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; 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 III (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1299 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (79/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
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 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
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 III is a better fit for active users.