Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5240); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,923,262); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2923262
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $635 vs $749
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2923262 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $749 | $635 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15 by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $114. Xiaomi 15 is cheaper by $114.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for active users.