Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark Go
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark Go (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $749 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 581,041); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go doesn't; the Tecno Spark Go is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark Go
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $749
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark Go, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Tecno Spark Go — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark Go | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark Go
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Go
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 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
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark Go, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark Go by 578.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Tecno Spark Go was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark Go — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.