Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 35/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
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 Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 804.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Ace III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 50 points (85/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.