Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 13
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $749
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 by 126.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Xiaomi 13 was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13?
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 is a better fit for active users.