Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 20
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 36/100 (a 49-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 348,562); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark 20
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 20, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 20 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 20
- Main: —
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 20
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Spark 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 20 by 1031.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (83/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 20 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark 20 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.