Xiaomi 15 Ultra
#6
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
#68Category Breakdown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance
99.7100.0
Camera
99.795.9
Display
99.799.1
Battery
95.498.4
Build
98.992.4
Overall
98.797.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3200 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra has a slightly larger 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Xiaomi is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, whereas the ZTE utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, offering similar high-end capabilities.
- The camera systems are robust on both devices, with the Xiaomi offering a versatile 50 MP wide, 50 MP telephoto, and a 200 MP periscope lens, compared to the ZTE's 50 MP standard, 64 MP periscope, and 50 MP ultrawide lenses.
- The Xiaomi has a 5410mAh battery with 90W charging, while the ZTE boasts a larger 7200mAh battery with 80W charging.
- Both devices run on advanced Android versions, with the Xiaomi on Android 15 and the ZTE on Android 16, providing a modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
General
Release Date
2025, February 27
2025, October 22
Announced
2025, February 27
2025, October 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.73"
6.85"
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1216
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0
Unspecified
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 840
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.55", PDAF
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p)
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5410 mAh
7200 mAh
Battery Details
Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh - GlobalSi/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh - China
Si/C Li-Ion 7200 mAh
Charging Details
90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+80W wireless10W reverse wireless
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (International)90W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (China)80W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.37 in)
164.5 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
226 g
227 g
Materials
Glass front, glass-fiber back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green
Black, White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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, LHDC 5
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless / 5.4 (China)
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Android 16, Nebula AIOS 2
OS Version
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Android 16, Nebula AIOS 2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No