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 — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-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 1,294,871).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4650 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)

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 display (89/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.

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 1294871
Geekbench Single 3639 1662
Geekbench Multi 11047 4188
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
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
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
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 -204.5%
1294871 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 204.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (98/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (79/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).

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 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).

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 85/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.