Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 628,581); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 527.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.