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 69/100 (a 16-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 1,100,336).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- 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 64/100)
- 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 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). 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 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| 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
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 258.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 64/100).
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 16 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 — 69/100.
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 64/100).
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.