Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 20C 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 Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Tecno Spark 20C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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 Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 20C?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.