Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V50

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) is priced at $749, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 32/100 (a 49-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 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (81/100 vs 32/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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
Price $749 $351
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $398. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $398.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (78/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 58/100).

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 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

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

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

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. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.