Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 79/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4880); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,397,671).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 14 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2397671
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4880 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $680 vs $749
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 14 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 6 points higher (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro — 72/100; 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 14 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2397671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4880 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.4×75.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $680 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.42
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 Pro
- 4880 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 14 Pro by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Xiaomi 14 Pro was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 14 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 14 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.