Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Pop 9

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 28/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Tecno Pop 9
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 53 points higher (81/100 vs 28/100). 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pop 9 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 Pop 9: The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Tecno Pop 9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3942923 524785
Geekbench Single 3640 771
Geekbench Multi 11033 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 189 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Tecno Pop 9
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pop 9
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
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 Pop 9
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Pop 9 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
28/100 -651.3%
524785 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Pop 9 by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Tecno Pop 9
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (74/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pop 9?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pop 9?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pop 9?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pop 9?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Pop 9?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use.