Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $749 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,098,795); the Xiaomi Mi 11 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi Mi 11
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 44
Design 55
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1098795
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). 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 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 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 11: The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1098795
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
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 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.3×74.6×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 196 g
Price $749 $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Mi 11
  • Main: 108MP f/1.85
  • 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 11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
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 11
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • Wireless: 50W
44
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
40/100 -258.8%
1098795 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11 by 258.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi Mi 11
$500

Price difference: $249. Xiaomi Mi 11 is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (74/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (78/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 — 40/100.

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

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 11?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

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

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