Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 20/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 15/100). 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 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3580 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- 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 XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 1731.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (81/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 65 points (85/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA2 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 XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.