Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, 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 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 378.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.