Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A7

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. 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 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 232,802); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 74 points (81/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade A7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 225g

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

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A7, 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 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (74/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A7 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 Blade A7: The ZTE Blade A7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Blade A7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3942923 232802
Geekbench Single 3640 341
Geekbench Multi 11033 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 3200 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 225 g 146 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Blade A7
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A7
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
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 Blade A7
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 MediaTek Helio P60
7/100 -1593.7%
232802 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1593.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Blade A7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (74/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A7 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A7?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 74 points (81/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A7?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A7?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A7?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A7?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A7 is a better fit for everyday use.