Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 859,084); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 225g vs 241g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
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 Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.