Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 III Lite

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1897
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III Lite better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 225g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (79/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite: The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 690
AnTuTu 3942923 499040
Geekbench Single 3640 780
Geekbench Multi 11033 1897
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 169 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 III Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite Snapdragon 690
39/100 -690.1%
499040 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 690.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (83/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (79/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (81/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite?

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 10 III Lite is a better fit for everyday use.