Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
88.1Performance91.6
63.3Display67
62.5Camera71.9
96.2Battery76.6
86.7Features86.7
8 spec wins — Nubia Z80 Ultra8 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Fold
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 79.5 against 79.3 for Xiaomi 18 Fold. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nubia Z80 Ultra edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 96 vs 77
- 60% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 50 W
- 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 7,200 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Stronger performance score: 92 vs 88
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 63
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 7.58 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2364x1672 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+13% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 90.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRing O3 |
| AnTuTu | 2,941,801 | 4,811,636+64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,691+7%Top 6% | 3,448Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,971Top 6% | 12,758+16%Top 2% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 64 %Bottom 48% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.7 x | 3.5 x+30% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,200 mAh+20% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+60% | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 20.2 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+20% | 10.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP58/IP59 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (MyOS) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |