Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $749 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 84/100 (a 1-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 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $760
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 1 points higher (85/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 15S Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.