Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 15/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3430); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 70 points (85/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Performance 2
Display 42
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 58
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3430 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 70 points higher (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 Plus (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 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 XA1 Plus: The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Helio P20
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 186
Geekbench Multi 11033 798
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x1920
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 3430 mAh
Charging 80W 10W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 7.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 155.0×75.0×8.7 mm
Weight 225 g 189 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
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 XA1 Plus
  • 3430 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (98/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (83/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (79/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 70 points (85/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XA1 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 XA1 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.