Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 16/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2700 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 18/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 69 points higher (85/100 vs 16/100). 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 18/100). 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (79/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 2700 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- 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 XA1 Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (79/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 69 points (85/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.