Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 3
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 24/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 362,744).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Pova 3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (81/100 vs 24/100). 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 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Pova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Pova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 3 by 987.0% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (78/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.