Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia L1

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 12/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 73 points (85/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia L1
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 73398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 594
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2620 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 225g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia L1, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 73 points higher (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 0/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia L1: The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Sony Xperia L1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MT6737T
AnTuTu 3942923 73398
Geekbench Single 3640 141
Geekbench Multi 11033 594
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 2620 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 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 16 Android 7.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm
Weight 225 g 180 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Sony Xperia L1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia L1
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Sony Xperia L1
  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia L1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia L1 MT6737T
12/100 -5272.0%
73398 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia L1 by 5272.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Sony Xperia L1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (98/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (83/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (79/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia L1?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 73 points (85/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia L1?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia L1 — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia L1?

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 L1?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia L1?

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 L1 is a better fit for everyday use.