ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro vs ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
$650 – $800
Flagship
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
$650 – $950
Flagship
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing 2 devices: ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro vs ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G. ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G leads overall with the strongest combined scores. ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G offers the best value proposition, while ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G excels in photography and camera performance. Use the specification table below to see detailed differences across display, performance, battery, and software.
Category Winners
Best Overall
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Value
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Camera
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Gaming
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
Best Battery
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Display
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Performance
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best AI
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Software
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Photography
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Best Budget
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Visual Comparison
Specs Radar
Price & Reviews
Release Year
Expert vs Community
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
$650 – $800 Flagship
Final: 4.4/10
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
$650 – $950 Flagship
Final: 4.6/10
| Specification |
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro |
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ZTE | ZTE |
| Model | RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Current Price | $650 – $800 | $799 – $999 |
| MSRP | $649 | $999 |
| Discount | 0% | 50% |
| Lowest Recorded | $620 | $769 |
| Highest Recorded | $800 | $999 |
| Historical Lowest | $649 | $799 |
| Historical Highest | $649 | $799 |
| Launch Price | $649 | $799 |
| Savings | — | $200 |
| Best Deal | $650 | $799 |
| Price Confidence | 40% | 60% |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Colors | Sleet (Black), Cyclone (Transparent Black), Snowfall (Silver) | Phantom Black, Condensed Light White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| RAM Options | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Screen | 92/100 | 98/100 |
| Technology | — | — |
| Brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | — |
| Battery | 98/100 | 100/100 |
| Charging | 80W wired, PD3.0 (100% in 35 min) | Up to 90W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | 80W Wireless Fast Charging |
| Rear Camera | 82/100 | 95/100 |
| Front Camera | — | — |
| Video | 1080p at 30/60fps | — |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aviation aluminum frame, glass back | — |
| Weight | 229 g | 227g |
| Dimensions | 6.8 inches | 6.85 inches |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Durability | 84/100 | 97/100 |
| Repairability | 60/100 | 80/100 |
| Audio | 92/100 | 94/100 |
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM | 5G SA/NSA |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | v6.0 |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| SIM | — | — |
| Operating System | Android 14, RedMagic OS 9 | Android 16 with Nebula AIOS 2 |
| Updates | — | — |
| AI Features | 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP Custom 35mm with OIS (f/1.7) |
| Security | Optical under-display | 96/100 |
| Gaming | 520Hz touch-sensing capacitive shoulder triggers | 98/100 |
| Benchmarks | — | — |
| Sensors | — | — |
| In The Box | — | — |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Community Rating | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| AI Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Final Score | 4.4/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Pros | ICE 13 active 22,000 RPM cooling fan maintains sustained peak performance Flawless flat glass rear back panel with zero... | Immersive 6.85-inch 1.5K 144Hz true full-screen notchless UDC panel Top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performa... |
| Cons | Under-display selfie camera produces softer portrait quality No official IP water resistance rating due to active fan v... | Under-display selfie camera quality lags behind traditional punch-hole sensors Slightly heavier frame at 227g |
Who Should Buy
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
- Gamers who want top-tier performance and smooth gameplay.
Advantages
- ICE 13 active 22,000 RPM cooling fan maintains sustained peak performance
- Flawless flat glass rear back panel with zero camera bump
- Massive 6500 mAh battery capacity with 80W fast charging
- Notchless 6.8
- inch 120Hz AMOLED display with under
Disadvantages
- Under
- display selfie camera produces softer portrait quality
- No official IP water resistance rating due to active fan ventilation vents
ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking the best features per dollar.
- Photography enthusiasts and content creators.
- Heavy users who need all-day battery life.
- Users who want the most well-rounded flagship experience.
Advantages
- Immersive 6.85
- inch 1.5K 144Hz true full
- screen notchless UDC panel
- Top
- tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance and UFS 4.1 speed
Disadvantages
- Under
- display selfie camera quality lags behind traditional punch
- hole sensors
- Slightly heavier frame at 227g
Best For
- Gaming
- ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
- Students
- ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
- Creators
- ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
- Business
- ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
- Overall
- ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro or ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G?
Compare expert scores, AI ratings, and category winners on this page. The overall winner is determined by combined performance, camera, battery, and value scores.
What is the price difference?
Current prices for each device are shown in the Price section. Use the comparison table to see MSRP, discounts, and lowest recorded prices.
