Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $749 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1000
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $749 | $1000 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 198.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $251. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $251.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (78/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.