Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Pova Slim

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 32/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 550,018); the Tecno Pova Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Tecno Pova Slim
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 46
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Slim better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 156g vs 225g

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

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (81/100 vs 32/100). 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (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 Pova Slim (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Pova Slim 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 Pova Slim: The Tecno Pova Slim is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Tecno Pova Slim
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu 3942923 550018
Geekbench Single 3640 803
Geekbench Multi 11033 2047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1224x2720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm
Weight 225 g 156 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Tecno Pova Slim
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Slim
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 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 Pova Slim
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Slim MediaTek Dimensity 6400
32/100 -616.9%
550018 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Pova Slim by 616.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Tecno Pova Slim
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (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 Pova Slim (74/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (78/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Pova Slim?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 26/100).

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

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Pova Slim?

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