Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11i
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11i (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi Mi 11i is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 11i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11i by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (78/100 vs 28/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.