Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 177.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.