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; estimated prices are $749 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 52/100 (a 29-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 1,738,631); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 13
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 65
Battery 45
Design 63
Value for money 66
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1738631
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $640 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 13: The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1738631
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $749 $640
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 13
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • 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
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
52/100 -126.8%
1738631 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 by 126.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 13
$640

Price difference: $109. Xiaomi 13 is cheaper by $109.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (78/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

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. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.