The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 7,200 mAh battery for multi-day use (2025).
2025 · Upper-mid-range · Android 16
Overall
A+
Performance
A+
Display
B+
Battery
A
Camera
B
Charging
A
Software
B+
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.85" · 164.5 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
RAM12GB | 16GB
Storage1TB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera50 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 7,200 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) — handles any app or game
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Sharp 431 PPI screen
✓6.85" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗Heavy at 227g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2025, October 22
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
