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 — 81/100 vs 10/100 (a 71-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 71 points higher (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
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: —
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
- No wireless charging
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.
Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (97/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 71 points (81/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use.