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 — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
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 (84/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1425446
Geekbench Single 3640 1761
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
54/100 -176.6%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 176.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 22/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).

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. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.