Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 Civi 1S (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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 Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 225 g 166 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 0/100).

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 Civi 1S (74/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.