Nubia Z80 Ultra Goes Global with 6.85-inch OLED Full Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 80W Fast Charging

Highlights

• Nubia Z80 Ultra launched globally with sales scheduled for December 3.
• Prices range from $649 to $899 across four variants.
• The phone features a 6.85″ OLED Full Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, triple rear camera setup (50MP + 50MP + 64MP), under-display front camera, 7200mAh battery and 80W wired/wireless fast charging.

After debuting in China earlier this year, Nubia has officially launched the Nubia Z80 Ultra for global markets. The global variant brings the same powerful hardware and premium features as its Chinese counterpart. Here’s all you need to know about the phone, starting with price and availability.

Nubia Z80 Ultra – Pricing and Availability

The Nubia Z80 Ultra will be available in Black, White, Blue, and a Limited Starry Night colour edition.

Global pricing –

• 12GB + 256GB – $649 / £579 / €649
• 16GB + 512GB – $799 / £709 / €799
• 16GB + 512GB (Blue) – $829 / £729 / €829
• 16GB + 1TB – $899 / £799 / €899

Launch timeline:

• Official global launch: November 6, 2025 (20:00 HKT / 07:00 EST / 13:00 CET)
• Open sales: December 3, 2025

Nubia Z80 Ultra – Launch Offers and Bundles

Nubia is offering several promotions for early buyers:

• Early Bird (Nov 11–18): $30 off globally / £20 off UK / €20 off EU + free protective case and charger.
• Launch Offers (Nov 18 – Dec 2): $30 regional discount + free charger.
• Bundles (Nov 6 – Dec 2): Discounts of up to $100 on accessories, including the Retro Kit 2.0 ($149) and Nubia Gamepad 2 ($99).

Accessories

The Retro Kit 2.0, co-developed with Fotorgear, features tech nano-leather, titanium-tone aluminium alloy, and premium full-grain leather. It includes smart controls, mechanical buttons, and programmable dials. The magnetic NFC smart case adds further on-the-go convenience and customisation.

Nubia Z80 Ultra – Key Features

Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra. (Image credit – Nubia)

The Nubia Z80 Ultra features a 6.85-inch OLED Full Display with a 2688 × 1216 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It supports a 3000Hz touch response rate and integrates an under-display front camera for a true full-screen experience. The screen offers 2000 nits peak brightness, and a Synaptics touch chip ensures high touch accuracy.

The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, paired with LPDDR5X RAM options of 12GB or 16GB and UFS 4.1 storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB. It runs on MyOS 16 based on Android 16. The smartphone is also IP68 and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance.

Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra camera details. (Image credit – Nubia)

On the rear, the Nubia Z80 Ultra packs a triple-camera setup, which includes –

• 50MP main sensor (35mm, 1/1.3″, OIS, f/1.7)
• 50MP ultra-wide camera (1/1.55″, f/1.8, AF, 5.5cm macro)
• 64MP telephoto lens (OIS, f/2.48)

Supporting sensors include Flicker and Laser sensors. Nubia has equipped the device with its Light & Shadow Master 990 imaging sensor and a dual focal-length street setup (35mm + 18mm), offering a zoom range from 18mm to 85mm and 21 creative filters. A physical shutter key enhances photography control. The front houses a 16MP under-display camera.

For gamers, the Z80 Ultra comes with the REDMAGIC-inspired CUBE Gaming Engine, which supports Super Resolution and Super Frame Rate. It delivers gameplay up to 2K at 144Hz with AI Super Frame Stabilisation for smoother performance. To maintain efficiency, Nubia has used composite liquid metal and an oversized 3D Ice Steel VC cooling system, increasing the cooling area by 35% for better thermal control during extended sessions.

Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra battery. (Image credit – Nubia)

The smartphone houses a 7200mAh (typical) battery that supports both 80W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. The company notes that 80W charging requires the official Nubia charger.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen1, NFC (eSE), and support for a magnetic NFC smart case.

Additional highlights:

• Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra audio
• Five microphones
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• X-axis linear motor
• IR blaster
• Sliding switch key, dedicated camera key, and customizable shortcut key
• SGS low blue-light certification

It also includes sensors such as gravity, proximity, compass, and gyroscope. The phone measures 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6mm and weighs around 227 grams.

FAQs

Q1. When is the Nubia Z80 Ultra launching globally?

Answer. The Nubia Z80 Ultra officially launched globally on November 6, 2025, with open sales starting December 3, 2025.

Q2. What are the pricing and storage options for the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

Answer. Prices range from $649 for the 12GB+256GB variant to $899 for the 16GB+1TB model. A special Blue edition is priced at $829.

Q3. What are the key display and performance features?

Answer. It features a 6.85-inch OLED Full Display with 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM.

Q4. What camera setup does the Nubia Z80 Ultra offer?

Answer. The rear includes a 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and 64MP telephoto lens. The front has a 16MP under-display camera for a full-screen experience.

Q5. What gaming and battery features are included?

Answer. It supports 2K gaming at 144Hz via the CUBE Gaming Engine and packs a 7200mAh battery with 80W wired and wireless fast charging.

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