Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 52
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4650 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm
Weight 225 g 220 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
42/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.