Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 31/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 225g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (79/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1880.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (79/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.