Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $546. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $546 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (79/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.