Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15T
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $749 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-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 1,915,524); the Xiaomi 15T is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 15T
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $749
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 15T — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1915524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15T by 105.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 15T was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (79/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (81/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15T?
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 is a better fit for active users.