Nubia Z80 Ultra vs TCL 505

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 28/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5010); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 57 points (85/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

TCL 505

Performance 11
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5010 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)

What makes TCL 505 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the TCL 505, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra TCL 505
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 3942923 193858
Geekbench Single 3639 189
Geekbench Multi 11047 781
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging 80W 10W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

TCL 505

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

TCL 505

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

TCL 505

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
TCL 505 MediaTek Helio G36
28/100 -1933.9%
193858 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads TCL 505 by 1933.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

TCL 505

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (98/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (83/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL 505?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 57 points (85/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the TCL 505?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL 505?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL 505?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the TCL 505?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.