Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 17/100 (a 68-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 180,440); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 68 points higher (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 154 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 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 R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 2085.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (83/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 68 points (85/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
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 R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.