Z80 Ultra
An all-screen, no-notch flagship with a periscope and a 7,200 mAh cell.
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a flagship Nubia smartphone released Dec 2025, with a launch price of $650. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 6.85" AMOLED 144 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 7,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 86/100 — The uninterrupted flagship. Standout strengths: true all-screen front — under-display selfie, no notch or punch-hole. and elite gen 5 + 64 mp 3.7× periscope + 1/1.3" main. Main trade-off: no wireless charging.
The uninterrupted flagship.
Z80 Ultra is the rare flagship with no notch and no punch-hole — a clean all-screen front over an under-display camera — backed by an Elite Gen 5, a real periscope and a 7,200 mAh cell. The soft selfie and missing wireless charging are the trade. For an immersive, full-screen flagship at a sub-Ultra price, nothing matches it.
Read the full review- True all-screen front — under-display selfie, no notch or punch-hole.
- Elite Gen 5 + 64 MP 3.7× periscope + 1/1.3" main.
- 7,200 mAh silicon-carbon, up to 24 GB RAM.
- IP68/IP69, Wi-Fi 7.
Full specifications
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How the Z80 Ultra compares
| Z80 Ultra | iPhone 16 | RedMagic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.85" AMOLED 144 Hz | 6.1" OLED 60 Hz | 6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP · OIS | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.88 OIS |
| Battery | 7,200 mAh | 3,561 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $650 | $799 | $650 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Z80 Ultra released?
The Z80 Ultra was released in Dec 2025.
How much does the Z80 Ultra cost?
The Z80 Ultra launched at $650 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Z80 Ultra screen size and type?
The Z80 Ultra has a 6.85" AMOLED 144 Hz display.
What chipset does the Z80 Ultra use?
The Z80 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Z80 Ultra have?
The Z80 Ultra ships with 16 GB · 512 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Z80 Ultra battery capacity?
The Z80 Ultra has a 7,200 mAh battery.
How fast does the Z80 Ultra charge?
The Z80 Ultra supports 90 W wired charging.
Does the Z80 Ultra have wireless charging?
The Z80 Ultra does not support wireless charging.
What is the Z80 Ultra main camera?
The Z80 Ultra has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Z80 Ultra have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Z80 Ultra includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 64 MP, 3.7× optical, OIS.
Does the Z80 Ultra have a headphone jack?
The Z80 Ultra does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Z80 Ultra get software updates?
The Z80 Ultra update policy: 3 OS + 4 yr security.
How much does the Z80 Ultra weigh?
The Z80 Ultra weighs 228 g.
What colours does the Z80 Ultra come in?
The Z80 Ultra is available in 3 colours: Star Black, Glacier Silver, Starry Night.
Is the Z80 Ultra worth buying?
Z80 Ultra is the rare flagship with no notch and no punch-hole — a clean all-screen front over an under-display camera — backed by an Elite Gen 5, a real periscope and a 7,200 mAh cell. The soft selfie and missing wireless charging are the trade. For an immersive, full-screen flagship at a sub-Ultra price, nothing matches it. SpecEagle gives the Z80 Ultra an editorial score of 86/100.
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