Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 953,150); the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 8 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better display (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 8 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.5×77.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Pova 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Pova 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 313.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pova 8 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.