Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 699.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 Premier
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (79/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.