Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4610); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,363,726); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 14
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 14, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 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 | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- 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
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 14 by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 14 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (81/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 14?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.