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 — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 11 4G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 31
Battery 12
Design 90
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 11 4G: The ZTE Axon 11 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
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 3640 341
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 0W
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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Axon 11 4G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 11 4G
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
ZTE Axon 11 4G
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 11 4G MediaTek Helio P70
16/100 -1199.6%
303398 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1199.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Axon 11 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (74/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (78/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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. The ZTE Axon 11 4G is a better fit for everyday use.