Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 534,895); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 37
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 17 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Camon 17 Pro: The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 3942923 534895
Geekbench Single 3640 673
Geekbench Multi 11033 1881
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 48 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm
Weight 225 g 201 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 48MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Camon 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 17 Pro MediaTek Helio G95
29/100 -637.1%
534895 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 637.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.