Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 27/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 58 points higher (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 58 points (85/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.