Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

ZTE Blade V50

Performance —
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 225g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 —
AnTuTu 3942923 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 178 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

ZTE Blade V50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

ZTE Blade V50

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

ZTE Blade V50

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

ZTE Blade V50

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (79/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (81/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.