Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). 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 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- 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 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 118.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 Civi — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.