Highlights
- The Nubia Z80 Ultra features a 6.85″ 144Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, up to 16GB RAM, 7200mAh battery, 90W wired/80W wireless charging, and advanced cooling for gaming.
- It boasts a triple-lens setup (50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope) and AI Photography Master for guided shooting and smart filters.
- It pairs with a dedicated photography kit (sold separately) that targets power users and content creators.
Capton – Nubia Z80 Ultra launched in China. (Image credit – Nubia)
Nubia has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Nubia Z80 Ultra, in China. The new device comes loaded with features including Nebula AIOS 2, a 144Hz Sky Fullscreen display, a massive 7200mAh battery, and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about the phone.
Nubia Z80 Ultra – Key Features
The Nubia Z80 Ultra features a 6.85-inch BOE X10 OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and no notch, delivering an immersive full-screen experience. The screen supports up to 2000 nits of peak brightness, AI Twilight Eye Protection, and automatically adjusts colour temperature and display parameters based on sunrise and sunset times across regions.
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra key features. (Image credit – Nubia)
It offers an instantaneous touch sampling rate of 3000Hz, improving frame response speed by 20%. The device also includes physical gaming buttons that support full-dimensional action mapping for enhanced gameplay control. To complement the visuals, the phone houses master-level 1115E stereo speakers with DTS X tuning for a rich audio experience.
Powering the Z80 Ultra is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM (10.7Gbps bandwidth) and UFS 4.1 storage, which offers 23% faster random read speeds.
For heat management, the smartphone adopts composite liquid metal cooling, similar to Nubia’s REDMAGIC gaming lineup that reduces the chipset temperature by up to 5°C. It also includes an extra-large 3D Ice Steel VC heat sink, offering 35% larger surface area for efficient thermal dissipation. The device additionally features a dedicated game space with over 140 gaming optimisation tools built in.
The Z80 Ultra houses a massive 7200mAh battery with AI power-saving features, supporting 90W wired fast charging, 80W wireless fast charging, and wireless reverse charging.
Other specs –
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Dual speakers, DTS:X ULTRA, three mics, dual X-axis linear motors
- Dimensions:164.5×77.2×8.6mm;Weight: 227g
- Dust and Water resistant (IP68 + IP69 ratings)
- 5G NSA /SA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS (L1/L5)+ GLONASS, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, NFC
Nubia Z80 Ultra – Camera System and AI Features
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra camera. (Image credit – Nubia)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra comes equipped with a 50MP OmniVision Light Master 990 main sensor (1/1.3-inch CMOS, 1.2μm pixels), supporting DCG dual conversion gain HDR for balanced lighting and detail. It also includes a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens (1/1.55-inch sensor, 18mm, f/1.8 aperture) and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with a 1/2-inch sensor and OIS for sharp long-range shots.
On the software front, the device introduces the “AI Photography Master” featuring a voice-guided system that assists users with framing, poses, and camera angles, effectively teaching photography “hand in hand.” It also supports AI-based filter recommendations, allowing automatic or manual filter selection based on real-time scenes.
Nubia Z80 Ultra – Professional Photography Kit
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra Professional Photography Kit. (Image credit – Nubia)
Nubia also launched a Professional Photography Kit designed for creators. The kit’s body is made of nano-leather material with a titanium-colored aluminium alloy frame and a cowhide-wrapped grip. It offers mechanical operation keys, a Neo Bar smart camera control bar, customisable dials, and an upgraded quick-release handle for rapid assembly.
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra Professional Photography Kit. (Image credit – Nubia)
The kit includes a “T-mount” for attaching external lenses, a filter adapter ring supporting 67mm filters, and a cold shoe mount for accessories like fill lights and microphones.
Nubia Z80 Ultra – Colour Options and Special Editions
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra colour options. (Image credit – Nubia)
The smartphone is available in Phantom Black, Condensed Light White, and Starry Night Collector’s Edition. Nubia has also launched a Luo Tianyi Limited Edition, which features a China Red colour scheme with “Jinyiwei” character elements on the back panel.
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra Luo Tianyi Limited Edition. (Image credit – Nubia)
This edition includes exclusive wallpapers, boot animations, fingerprint unlock visuals, charging effects, custom watermarks, and comes in a limited-edition collector’s box with themed merchandise.
Caption – Nubia Z80 Ultra Luo Tianyi Limited Edition box. (Image credit – Nubia)
Nubia Z80 Ultra – Pricing and Availability
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is already available for purchase in China and the company has confirmed plans for a global launch in the near future.
Prices –
- 12GB + 512GB – 4,999 Yuan (approx. USD 701 / Rs. 61,630)
- 16GB + 512GB – 5,299 Yuan (approx. USD 744 / Rs. 65,325)
- 16GB + 512GB Starry Night Collector’s Edition – 5,599 Yuan (approx. USD 786 / Rs. 69,020)
- 16GB + 1TB – 5,699 Yuan (approx. USD 800 / Rs. 70,255)
- 16GB + 512GB Luo Tianyi Limited Edition – 5,799 Yuan (approx. USD 814 / Rs. 71,485)
- 16GB + 1TB Starry Night Collector’s Edition – 5,999 Yuan (approx. USD 842 / Rs. 73,950)
- Professional Photography Kit – 669 Yuan (approx. USD 94 / Rs. 8,245)
FAQS
Q1. What processor powers the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
Answer. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for top-tier performance.
Q2. What are the display features of the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
Answer. It sports a 6.85-inch BOE X10 OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits peak brightness, AI Twilight Eye Protection, and a 3000Hz touch sampling rate.
Q3. How is the Nubia Z80 Ultra optimised for gaming?
Answer. The phone includes physical gaming buttons, a dedicated game space with 140+ tools, and advanced cooling with liquid metal and a 3D Ice Steel VC heat sink.
Q4. What camera setup does the Z80 Ultra offer?
Answer. It features a triple rear camera system: 50MP main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS.
Q5. What is the battery capacity and charging support of the Redmi Z80 Ultra?
Answer. The device packs a 7200mAh battery with 90W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, and wireless reverse charging for extended and flexible use.