Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $749 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,942,923); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3942923
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- 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 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $890. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $890 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra 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 18 Fold?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.