Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Avid 589
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 19/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 177,554); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 66 points higher (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- 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
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2120.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 66 points (85/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.