Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,037,544).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Performance 62
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 68
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1037544
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 234g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?

  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1037544
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 80W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 234 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 67W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
68/100 -280.0%
1037544 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 280.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 73/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.