Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $749 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,796,720).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 63
Design 16
Value for money 48
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1796720
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $900

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1796720
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 140
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g 227 g
Price $749 $900
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
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
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
54/100 -119.5%
1796720 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 119.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
$900

Price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (78/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.