Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,001,049).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 72
Design 33
Value for money 57
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3001049
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2798
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10104
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $771

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 3001049
Geekbench Single 3640 2798
Geekbench Multi 11033 10104
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
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 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 213 g
Price $749 $771
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 -31.4%
3001049 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $22. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $22.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (92/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.