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 — 81/100 vs 7/100 (a 74-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 74 points higher (81/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
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: —
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
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 74 points (81/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.