Key Takeaways
1. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is the successor to the Z70 Ultra and Z70S Ultra, maintaining a rectangular design similar to other premium ZTE devices.
2. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a powerful 7,200 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities (80 W wireless, 90 W USB Type-C).
3. The phone includes advanced photography options, with macro photography possible from 15 cm and a hidden front camera using under-panel technology.
4. The 6.85-inch AMOLED display has a resolution of 2,688 x 1,216 pixels, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits.
5. Pricing starts at CNY 4,999 (around $702) for 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, with an upgrade option to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage for CNY 5,699 (approximately $800).
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has been officially announced as the successor to the Z70 Ultra and Z70S Ultra models. True to expectations, Nubia’s newest Z series phone keeps the same rectangular style found in other premium devices made by its parent company ZTE, which includes the gaming-centric RedMagic 10 Air and RedMagic 10 Pro (currently priced at $899 on Amazon).
Powerful Performance
In line with the recent RedMagic 11 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Nubia pairs this with a robust 7,200 mAh battery, capable of charging wirelessly at 80 W and via USB 3.2 Type-C at 90 W. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 manages images through four different cameras, providing users with versatile photography options.
Innovative Features
Moreover, the Z80 Ultra allows macro photography from as close as 15 cm using its ultra-wide-angle camera. Nubia has chosen to conceal the front camera using under-panel technology, which keeps the 6.85-inch AMOLED screen free from any camera cutout. This impressive display boasts a resolution of 2,688 x 1,216 pixels, features a 2,592 Hz PWM frequency, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of 3,000 Hz, although its peak brightness of 2,000 nits is somewhat lacking.
Pricing and Availability
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is priced starting at CNY 4,999 (around $702) in China, offering 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. For those wanting more power, it can also be upgraded to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage for CNY 5,699 (approximately $800). Additionally, the camera kit shown below is available for CNY 699 (about $98). Nubia has also provided some initial details regarding the global launch of the smartphone, which we have discussed in a separate article.
























