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ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

8.8 NeoScore #73 of 6247

Launched October 2025 · Energy class A

Overview

NeoScore

8.8

#73 of 6247

Design & display
8.2
Performance & hardware
9.7
Camera
8.7
Connectivity
8.4
Battery & charging
8.9

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityB
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
ABCDE

Strengths

  • Its hardware is among the most powerful of its time: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB RAM and 3,874,804 AnTuTu points.
  • The 144Hz, 2000-nit AMOLED display has 431 ppi and a 91% screen-to-body ratio.
  • The 7200mAh battery supports 80W wired and wireless charging, with both figures among the best of its time.

Weak points

  • At 227 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
Display
6.85″AMOLED1,216 × 2,688 px144 Hz
Design
227 g77.2 mm164.5 mm8.6 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
AnTuTu
3,874,804Better than 97% of phones
Battery
7,200 mAh80 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.764 Mpx · f/2.4850 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Editorial report

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra technical sheet

The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra suits buyers seeking a large, very powerful phone for gaming, multitasking, video and photography. Its main trade-off is weight: at 227 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB RAM and UFS 4.1 storage place the hardware among the most powerful of its time, backed by 3,874,804 AnTuTu points. The 6.85″ AMOLED display brings 144Hz, 2000 nits and 431 ppi, while its screen-to-body ratio reaches 91%. IP68 and IP69 protection also cover water and dust resistance.

The camera combines a 1/1.3″ main sensor, f/1.7 aperture and optical stabilization with a telephoto camera offering 2.7x optical zoom. Its 50 MP resolution is typical, but the camera setup is among the best of its time. The 7200mAh battery supports 80W wired and 80W wireless charging, with both figures also among the best of its time. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual SIM and broad navigation support complete the package. With an overall NeoScore of 8.8, it is a particularly strong choice for buyers who prioritize performance, display quality, cameras and battery hardware.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

8.77 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

16 GB / 512 GB / Global

Design & display

8.2

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 431 ppi
9.0
Peak Display Brightness 2,000 nits
9.7
Display Features HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Frameless, 2,592Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified
5.5
Weight 227 g
3.5
Resistance Features IP68, IP69
10.0
Usable Surface 91 %
9.7
Body Thickness 8.6 mm
6.8

Performance & hardware

9.7

AnTuTu Score 3,874,804
9.3
RAM Capacity 16 GB
10.0
Storage Type UFS 4.1
10.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
9.0
Maximum CPU Clock 4.6 GHz
10.0
RAM Type LPDDR5X
10.0

Camera

8.7

Sensor Size 1/1.3″
8.5
Aperture f/1.7
8.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 2.7 x
6.4
Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, HDR, HDR10 Recording, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Burst Mode, 4K Video, 8K Video, Optical Stabilization, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode
10.0

Connectivity

8.4

Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, USB Charging, HDMI Port
4.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
10.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0
10.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

8.9

Battery Capacity 7,200 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 80 W
8.5
Wireless charging power 80 W
10.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
4.3

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Design & display
8.23
Performance & hardware
9.7
Camera
8.72
Connectivity
8.38
Battery & charging
8.89
NeoScore rank
#73 / 6247

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 840
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
4.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
1 TB
AnTuTu Score
3,874,804
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,234
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
10,059
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,604

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Red
Body Thickness
8.6 mm
Body Width
77.2 mm
Body Height
164.5 mm
Weight
227 g
Usable Surface
91 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
270

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
7,200 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
80 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
Wireless charging power
80 W
Charge cycles
1,000

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
2,000 nits
Display Diagonal
6.85″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,216 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,688 px
Display Pixel Density
431 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
3,000 Hz
Display Features
HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Frameless, 2,592Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
3 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes
Widevine L1
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, USB Charging, HDMI Port
USB Version
USB 3.2
Max. download speed
12,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed
3,500 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless

Technical

Model numbers
NX741J

Product codes

EAN
6902176157592

nubia Z80 Ultra

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV990 Light and Shadow Master
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.3″
Pixel Size
1.2 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV990 Light and Shadow Master
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.3″
Pixel Size
1.2 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.7
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, HDR, HDR10 Recording, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Burst Mode, 4K Video, 8K Video, Optical Stabilization, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Optical Zoom
2.7 x
Aperture
f/2.48
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV50E
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
1/1.55″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV50E
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
1/1.55″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
4

Front Camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16E1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16E1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
16 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
512 GB
Market codes
Global

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