Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- 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 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 247.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (79/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
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 5 III is a better fit for active users.