Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA Dual
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA Dual (2016) runs on the Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 13/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Dual is noticeably lighter (137g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- 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 34/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XA Dual, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 72 points higher (85/100 vs 13/100). 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 XA Dual (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XA Dual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 143.6×66.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- 5.0" 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 XA Dual
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA Dual
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 72 points (85/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XA Dual — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
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 XA Dual?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
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 XA Dual is a better fit for everyday use.