ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra: specs, price and NeoScore 12 GB / 256 GB / global
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nubia Z80 Ultra

8.1 NeoScore #473 of 2403

12 GB / 256 GB / global · Launched October 2025 · Energy class A

EAN 6902176157677

Overview

NeoScore

8.1

#473 of 2403

Design & display
8.2
Performance & hardware
9.5
Camera
8.0
Connectivity
6.5
Battery & charging
8.5

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
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RepairabilityB
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Repeated-drop resistanceA
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Strengths

  • Performance & hardware9.5
  • Battery & charging8.5
  • Design & display8.2

Weak points

Display
6.85 inAMOLED1,216 × 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 / 1,024 GB
AnTuTu
3,874,804Better than 94% 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

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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
1,024 GB
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

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

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, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
270

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
2,000 nits
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.85 in
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

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
USB Version
USB 3.2

Audio

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

Technical

Launch price
650 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.08 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
8.23
Performance & hardware
9.46
Camera
8
Connectivity
6.53
Battery & charging
8.48
NeoScore rank
#473 / 2403

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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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
0.769 ″ type
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
0.769 ″ type
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
Optical Zoom
2.7 x
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
0.5 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.5 ″ type
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
0.645 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV50E
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
0.645 ″ type
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
0.357 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16E1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.357 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
08
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Product family

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