Introduction
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is Nubia’s 2025 flagship aiming squarely at performance and photography enthusiasts. It combines a flagship Snapdragon chipset, a high-resolution fast OLED panel, a large battery with fast wired and wireless charging, and a flexible camera system that includes a powerful periscope lens. The phone targets users who want flagship horsepower, a bright immersive screen, strong battery life and top-tier imaging without compromise.
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Release date
Announcement (China): October 27, 2025.
European availability: Expected beginning November 6, 2025 (regional rollouts may vary).
Full specifications & review
Design & build
The Z80 Ultra adopts a premium glass-and-metal construction with clean lines and a modern camera island. Build quality feels solid in hand and Nubia has added robust ingress protection, making the phone suitable for everyday use in varied conditions. The device is relatively large — expected for a flagship with a big display and substantial battery — but weight is well distributed and the ergonomics are reasonable for two-handed use.
Display
Nubia fits the Z80 Ultra with a 6.85-inch 1.5K OLED panel that supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR. Colors are vivid, contrast is excellent (as you’d expect from OLED), and peak brightness is high enough for comfortable outdoor viewing. The panel also includes a very fast touch-sampling rate designed to reduce input lag in games and make general scrolling feel silky smooth.
Performance & storage
At its heart the Z80 Ultra uses a top-tier Snapdragon flagship chipset (Snapdragon 8 Elite class), paired with LPDDR5(X) RAM and high-speed UFS storage (UFS 4.x likely on higher trims). Configurations go up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage in some markets. This hardware combination delivers excellent real-world performance — instant app launches, buttery multitasking, and high-frame gaming with sustained frame stability when thermal management is engaged.
Camera system
The camera array is one of the phone’s centerpiece features: a high-resolution main sensor (50MP class), a 50MP ultra-wide unit, and a 64MP periscope telephoto for long-range shots and meaningful optical zoom. Image processing aims for natural color balance with an emphasis on detail retention, while the periscope module opens up extended reach for landscape and zoomed portraits. Video capture supports high resolutions and frame rates, with useful stabilization modes for handheld shooting.
Battery & charging
Nubia ships the Z80 Ultra with a very large battery (reported around 7,200 mAh) plus fast wired charging (90W class reported) and robust wireless charging (around 80W wireless reported on select variants). The battery capacity combined with power-efficient silicon means long real-world endurance — a full day and more under moderate use and many hours of heavy gaming or video playback.
Connectivity & extras
Expect full flagship connectivity: dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7 readiness on higher SKUs, Bluetooth 5.x, NFC, and a modern USB-C implementation with high-speed transfer support. The Z80 Ultra also includes advanced cooling solutions to sustain peak performance and maintain consistent thermals during prolonged gaming sessions.
Software
The phone runs Nubia’s custom software skin over Android (the latest Android generation available at launch). The skin offers feature additions geared toward power users — enhanced camera modes, gaming tools, and performance profiles — while aiming to keep the core Android experience familiar and responsive.
Who should buy it?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is ideal for creative professionals who want a large bright display and long battery life, mobile gamers seeking sustained high-frame performance, and photography enthusiasts who value optical zoom and flexible camera hardware. If you prefer compact phones or want the absolute lightest device, this one may feel large; but for users prioritizing screen, battery and camera versatility, it’s an excellent flagship option.
Verdict
Nubia’s Z80 Ultra positions itself as a serious 2025 flagship: premium display, flagship silicon, long battery life, and a camera setup that includes a functional periscope lens. It’s not a small or cheap phone, but for buyers who want top-tier specs and a phone that can handle everything from professional content capture to marathon gaming, the Z80 Ultra is a compelling choice. Final buying decisions should consider local pricing and regional availability, as some features and charge rates may differ by market.
Sources & confirmation: Official launch information and coverage from tech outlets reporting on the Nubia Z80 Ultra (China launch and regional rollout schedules).
Source: Official nubia Website