Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; estimated prices are $749 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 10/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $460 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 71 points higher (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $749 | $460 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 562.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $289. Xiaomi Mi 8 is cheaper by $289.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (74/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (78/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 71 points (81/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 9/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.