Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, 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 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (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 V80 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 5W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 225 g 195 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • 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 V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (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 V80 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.