Nubia Z80 Ultra vs TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper by 646.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (79/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.