Nubia Z80 Ultra vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $279. 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 5800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
TCL P80 Pro 5G
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 5800 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $749
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 P80 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- 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 P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 313.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.