Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 559.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.