Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13T

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra; estimated prices are $749 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-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 1,174,898); the Xiaomi 13T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 13T
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 48
Design 53
Value for money 79
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1174898
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3700
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13T better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $450 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13T leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (92/100 vs 9/100). 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 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 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 13T: The Xiaomi 13T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 13T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 3942923 1174898
Geekbench Single 3640 1050
Geekbench Multi 11033 3700
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 123
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
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 162.2×75.7×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 197 g
Price $749 $450
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13T
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 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 13T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13T MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
44/100 -235.6%
1174898 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13T by 235.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 13T
$450

Price difference: $299. Xiaomi 13T is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (92/100 vs 9/100).

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 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (78/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13T — 44/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.