Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 38/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); the ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 664.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Libero 5G III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.