Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZs
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 24/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZs is noticeably lighter (161g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Sony Xperia XZs
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZs better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XZs, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 61 points higher (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 21/100). 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 XZs (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Sony Xperia XZs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 2900 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 | 32GB / 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 | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZs
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZs
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- 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 XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Sony Xperia XZs, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZs by 1081.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 61 points (85/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia XZs — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZs?
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 XZs?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.