Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). 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 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 199 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
57
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
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 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (74/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.