Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15T Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $749 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 83/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,583,659); the Xiaomi 15T Pro is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 15T Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2583659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $749
- Better camera (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15T Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 2 points higher (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 15T Pro — 80/100; 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 87/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 15T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2583659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| 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 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 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 15T Pro
- 5500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:09 hrs, total 27:31 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 15T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15T Pro by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Xiaomi 15T Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 15T Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 15T Pro — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15T 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 15T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.