Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $790. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4820); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,770,620).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1770620
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4820 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $790
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 13 Pro — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1770620 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4820 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $790 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
Xiaomi 13 Pro
- 4820 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Pro by 122.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 13 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.