Nubia Z80 Ultra vs TCL K70
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $749 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 43/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
TCL K70
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $749
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the TCL K70, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 44/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 TCL K70 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- 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 K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads TCL K70 by 585.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. TCL K70 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL K70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the TCL K70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL K70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL K70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the TCL K70?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.