Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark Go 1S
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark Go 1S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 23/100 (a 62-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 184,328); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 1S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark Go 1S
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go 1S better?
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark Go 1S, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 62 points higher (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). 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 Go 1S (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark Go 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition), HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 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 Go 1S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- 6.7" 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 Go 1S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark Go 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark Go 1S by 2039.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark Go 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (98/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark Go 1S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S by 62 points (85/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark Go 1S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark Go 1S — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark Go 1S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark Go 1S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark Go 1S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.