Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 10

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; estimated prices are $749 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 940,334); the Xiaomi Mi 10 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi Mi 10
Performance 6
Display 50
Camera 45
Battery 39
Design 40
Value for money 71
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 940334
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4780 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 6/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 208g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $570 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (40/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 6/100). 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 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Mi 10: The Xiaomi Mi 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3942923 940334
Geekbench Single 3640 1168
Geekbench Multi 11033 3431
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4780 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 80W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 208 g
Price $749 $570
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10
  • Main: 108MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 10
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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 Mi 10
  • 4780 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 30W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
31/100 -319.3%
940334 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 319.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi Mi 10
$570

Price difference: $179. Xiaomi Mi 10 is cheaper by $179.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (92/100 vs 6/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (74/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (40/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is a better fit for everyday use.