Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $749 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 23/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $749
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 Plus, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 62 points higher (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 167.0×73.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $429 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 1294.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $320. Sony Xperia 10 Plus was $320 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (79/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 62 points (85/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
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 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.