Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 572,788); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 11.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (38/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3540 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | 6GB | |
| 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 | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" 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 XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 588.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (38/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.