Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $749 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $749
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 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 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 378.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.