Nubia Z80 Ultra vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $749 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-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 953,150); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 63/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $749
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100; 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 313.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (79/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.