Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3330); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better display (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
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
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 342.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.