Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $749 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- 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 Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $334. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $334 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 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 Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.