Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 3

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,221,748); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi Civi 3
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 82
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1221748
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1230
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3297
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
  • Lighter: 174g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (82/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 3 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 3: The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi Civi 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3942923 1221748
Geekbench Single 3640 1230
Geekbench Multi 11033 3297
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 174 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Civi 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 3
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • 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 3
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
36/100 -222.7%
1221748 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 222.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi Civi 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (92/100 vs 10/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (78/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for everyday use.