Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE S30
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 24/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE S30, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (81/100 vs 24/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE S30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE S30 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE S30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.