Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $749 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 31/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 2870 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $649 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- 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 XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 562.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (83/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (79/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
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 XZ2 Compact is a better fit for everyday use.