Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 51/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 30/100). 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 60 Ultra (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1754213
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
51/100 -124.8%
1754213 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 30/100).

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 60 Ultra (74/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.