Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 VIII, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1509 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" 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 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia 10 VIII was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.