Since its launch, the Nubia Z80 Ultra has become the focus of the smartphone market. With its highly recognizable true full-screen and its positioning as both “a powerful shooter and a gaming beast,” it has attracted many users who are passionate about technological innovation and high performance. The release of this phone marks Nubia’s technological breakthroughs in multiple areas such as full-screen technology, gaming performance, and imaging systems. Next, let’s take a look at how this phone performs.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Review

First of all, the most distinctive feature that sets the Z80 Ultra apart is its 6.85-inch “Sky Full Display.” Nubia has applied its seventh-generation under-display camera technology to this screen, making the entire front panel completely free of any holes or notches, providing users with a truly immersive visual experience. When watching videos or playing games, this unobstructed design undoubtedly brings a purer visual enjoyment, as if entering a world free of any distractions.

Moreover, the screen performance of the Z80 Ultra is also outstanding. With a 144Hz high refresh rate and up to 3000Hz touch sampling rate, it offers incredibly smooth scrolling and extremely fast response in gaming. Even outdoors, the screen’s peak brightness reaches 2000 nits, ensuring clear visibility under strong light. These features undoubtedly make the Z80 Ultra’s display one of its highlights, delivering an ultimate visual experience for users.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Review

In terms of performance, the Z80 Ultra is equipped with one of the most powerful mobile processors on the market — the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Supreme Edition. Combined with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 flash storage, it forms an enviable “performance iron triangle.” With an Antutu score easily exceeding 3.99 million, whether running large-scale games or handling multitasking, the Z80 Ultra handles everything effortlessly, performing on par with top-tier gaming smartphones.

It’s worth mentioning that Nubia has also introduced the same CUBE Tian Engine used in its RedMagic series, which makes the Z80 Ultra perform even better in gaming. The ultra-resolution and ultra-frame modes allow games to run at 2K resolution and 144 frames per second, and users can even unlock the “Diablo Mode” to remove all thermal control limits for smoother gameplay. In real-world tests, popular games such as Genshin Impact and Delta Action can maintain full-frame operation continuously on the Z80 Ultra, with excellent temperature control, allowing gamers to fully enjoy a high-performance gaming experience.

As for battery life, the Z80 Ultra is undoubtedly a “battery monster.” It features a large 7200mAh battery, which is not only one of the biggest among smartphones today but also the key to supporting its powerful performance. Even under heavy use — such as extended gaming, video watching, and photography — the Z80 Ultra still performs exceptionally well, lasting over 11 hours of continuous use. In everyday use, it can easily last one to two days without frequent charging. For users worried about battery anxiety, this is undoubtedly a huge advantage. Meanwhile, the Z80 Ultra also supports 90W wired fast charging, fully charging the battery in 30 to 48 minutes, as well as 80W wireless charging and wireless reverse charging. Both charging speed and convenience are fully guaranteed.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Review

In terms of imaging, the Z80 Ultra continues Nubia’s photography tradition with a unique 35mm + 18mm golden dual focal length design. The 35mm focal length, known as the golden focal length for documentary photography, features a 50MP sensor and a 1/1.13-inch customized sensor, producing photos with excellent detail and atmosphere. The 35mm design allows users to better emphasize the main subject, reduce unnecessary distractions in the frame, and capture photos with more storytelling. The 18mm ultra-wide-angle lens also features a 50MP large sensor, delivering wide-angle photos with well-controlled edge distortion and a natural, dynamic look. The 64MP periscope telephoto lens supports OIS optical stabilization, enabling 85mm telephoto shooting and even telephoto macro functions, further expanding users’ creative shooting possibilities.

In addition, the Z80 Ultra comes with a two-stage physical shutter button, providing a shooting experience close to that of a traditional camera, making quick shots more convenient. The AI Imaging Master offers functions such as “Inspiration Assistant” and “Pose Selection,” helping users easily grasp composition and shooting techniques, especially suitable for photography beginners. As Nubia’s latest-generation flagship, the Z80 Ultra also offers features such as a premium vibration motor, infrared, NFC, stereo speakers, and dust and water resistance — all at a high standard among its peers. This nearly full-featured flagship makes an ideal choice for your next upgrade.