Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-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 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3842882
- 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 $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $751. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $751 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.