Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ Premium better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 33/100). 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 XZ Premium (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3230 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- 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 XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia XZ Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 800.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
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 XZ Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.