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ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra phone review — specs and Genze score

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra Specifications

Zte

Released 2025, Oct 22

12 / 16 GB RAM · Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

  • 227g, 8.6mm thickness
  • Android 16, Nebula AIOS 2
  • 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 10
Display 8.7
Performance 8.8
Camera 8.2
Body 6.8
Gaming 8.8
Software 4.4
Connectivity 9.4
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 8.3/10

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Quick specifications

6.85"

1216x2688 pixels

64MP

4320p

12/16GB RAM

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

7200mAh

80W80W

Score breakdown

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8.3 /10
Performance 8.8/10
Battery 10/10
Display 8.7/10
Camera 8.2/10
Body 6.8/10
Gaming 8.8/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 9.4/10
Sensors 7.2/10
3 nm 4.60 GHz BT 6.0 Wi‑Fi 6.0 2025

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
??? CDMA2000 1x
4G bands LTE
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
Announced 2025, October 22
Status Available. Released 2025, October 22
Dimensions 164.5 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight 227 g (8.01 oz)
Build Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
??? IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Size 6.85 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
Protection Unspecified
OS Android 16, Nebula AIOS 2
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Adreno 840
Card slot No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
??? UFS 4.1
Triple 50 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2??m, PDAF, OIS

64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7??m, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ???), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)

50 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.55", PDAF
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED, dual-tone flash, panorama, DSG HDR
Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10???bit video
Single 16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12??m, under display
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
??? 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Snapdragon Sound
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless / 5.4 (China)
Positioning GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Si/C Li-Ion 7200 mAh
Charging 80W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (International)

90W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (China)

80W wireless
Colors Black, White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red
Models NX741J
Price About 650 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 2941801 (v10), 3874804 (v11)

GeekBench: 10971 (v6)

3DMark: 7604 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display 1723 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker -24.7 LUFS (Very good)
Battery Active use score 20:13h

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Frequently asked questions

Is ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra worth buying in 2026?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 8.3/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra good for gaming?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra scores 88/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra has a 7,200 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra have?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra features a 6.85-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

Is ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra water resistant?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is rated IP69. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.

How much RAM does ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra have?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is available with 12 / 16 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

Genze rates ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 8.3/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer and carrier sources, reviewed by our editors where possible, and enriched with Genze scores and community feedback. GenZe Rank is not responsible for errors or omissions. Regional variants, firmware updates, and retailer listings may differ from what is shown here—always confirm critical details on the official product page before you buy.

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