Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,798); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (Global) better?
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 9T (Global), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (79/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark 9T (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.7 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 9T (Global)
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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 9T (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark 9T (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 1727.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (79/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.