Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14T

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14T (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; estimated prices are $749 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-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 1,551,828); the Xiaomi 14T is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 14T
Performance 17
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1551828
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1256
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4207
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14T better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 14T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14T leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (92/100 vs 17/100). 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 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 14T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14T 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 14T: The Xiaomi 14T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 14T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
AnTuTu 3942923 1551828
Geekbench Single 3640 1256
Geekbench Multi 11033 4207
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) 134
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 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 160.5×75.1×7.8 mm
Weight 225 g 195 g
Price $749 $449
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 14T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 14T
  • 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 14T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 14T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14T MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
49/100 -154.1%
1551828 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 14T by 154.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 14T
$449

Price difference: $300. Xiaomi 14T is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (92/100 vs 17/100).

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 68/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (78/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 14T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14T?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14T?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 14T — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14T?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 68/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14T?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 14T?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.