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; launch prices were $749 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 10
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 940334
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- 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 (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $749
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 58/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 940334 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $570 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Mi 10
- 4780 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 319.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Xiaomi Mi 10 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
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 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.