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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Lighter: 154g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
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).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
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
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
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.
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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. The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a better fit for everyday use.