Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 5 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080. 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 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 567,996).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Performance 44
Display 66
Camera
Battery 53
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 567996
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2020
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 5 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 212g vs 225g

  • Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 5 Pro, 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro: The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu 3942923 567996
Geekbench Single 3640 750
Geekbench Multi 11033 2020
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 68W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HIOS 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 580 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 168.5×76.5×9.0 mm
Weight 225 g 212 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
  • Main: —
  • Front: 16MP
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Pova 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 5 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 6080
50/100 -594.2%
567996 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 594.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (98/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (81/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.