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 — 81/100 vs 8/100 (a 73-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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 73 points (81/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 73 points higher (81/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3942923 891237
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -342.4%
891237 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 342.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (74/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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 73 points (81/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

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. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.