Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 11 4G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 38/100 (a 47-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 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 11 4G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 11 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, MiFavor 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 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 11 4G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1199.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 11 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (79/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.