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Nubia Z80 Ultra reviews by real users nubia Z80 Ultra

User reviews

User score

9.6
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  • Screen9.1
  • Performance9.5
  • Camera8.1
  • Connectivity9.4
  • Battery9.5
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Kimovil users consider it a powerful smartphone with a very attractive design, emphasizing its excellent value for money. They appreciate its fluid performance and long battery life. However, opinions are mixed regarding the front camera, and some mention software errors and the update policy.

Design & Materials

According to our users, the AMOLED screen is immersive, with a high refresh rate and no interruptions (under-display camera), offering great brightness.

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9

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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6

14 reviews

Is it comfortable?
8.8

14 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3

14 reviews

Performance & Hardware

According to our users, the performance is top-notch thanks to its powerful Snapdragon processor, offering fluidity in games and multitasking.

Does it have good sound?
9.4

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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8

14 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1

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Camera

According to our users, the main camera offers good results, but the front camera is the weak point, with inferior performance for selfies.

Quality of daytime photos
9.4

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Quality of nighttime photos
9.0

14 reviews

Quality of selfies
6.1

14 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9

14 reviews

Connectivity

According to our users, connectivity is solid with fast and wireless charging and good sound. The 3.5mm jack is a notable absence.

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5

14 reviews

Quality of the GPS
9.4

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And the WiFi?
9.4

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Battery

According to our users, the battery is fantastic, with exceptional duration that exceeds a day of intense use and fast charging.

How long does the battery last?
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    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
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    Two days or more

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Software

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 21%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less

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All 14 opinions

  • Powerful Flagship

    Amazing screen
    Camera

    Pros
    • Body
    • Display
    • Performance
    • Sound
    Cons
    • Selfie
    • Software lack more app and features
    • 9.3
    • Screen10
    • Performance9.6
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity9.0
    • Battery9.0
  • unique phone with more shortcomings of older nubia, fixed

    the upgrades over previous z70 ultra are :
    1- added wireless charger and a higher battery capacity.
    2- return of large sensor for ultrawide although no OIS unlike z60 ultra , also AI photo assistant plus realtime-color change in camera UI
    3- much better cooling because of liquid thermal use , same as redmagic or some laptop and much better power or thermal management for SOC as well
    4- newer flagship SOC & storage
    5- better UDC selfie quality and better EIS front video vs z70u
    6- 5 Microphones instead of only 2 used in z70 ultra
    7- thinner and more comfortable in hand experience compared to previous generations by curves introduced this time.
    8- better & brighter display screen
    9- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor with much faster unlock compared to previous one although placed higher in screen.
    10- better speaker or audio output
    all of these for around 500RMB or 70$ more in price compared to last generation.

    Pros
    • no hole, full screen, gorgeous uninterrupted display
    • 35mm main camera & big sensor used in ultrawide
    • different design than everything else
    • big battery & great battery life
    • dedicated 2-steps shutter button
    • cleaner bloatfree OS compared to chinese brands
    Cons
    • no OIS unlike Z60 ultra
    • OV64b is used for nearly 4 years,should be updated
    • 2-3 years software update for a flagship in 2025
    • 9.8
    • Screen9.0
    • Performance9.3
    • Camera8.7
    • Connectivity9.0
    • Battery10
  • Auto
    Impressive, in terms of performance, battery life, and the special edition is BEAUTIFUL.

    I traded this NUBIA Z80 Ultra for a two-year-old Samsung S24 Ultra, phone for phone. I was already familiar with the brand, as you've seen the Z70 Ultra too. But this version is gorgeous and very exclusive, a blue version with some tweaks.

    Pros
    • Battery
    • Sound
    • Screen
    • Solidity
    • Performance
    • Processor
    Cons
    • Camera
    • Updates
    • 9.5
    • Screen9.2
    • Performance9.0
    • Camera4.2
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    Fine

    Pros: large frameless screen with no notches, a large battery that lasts for a day and a half, decent sound and vibration response, excellent performance for all games, the 144g Ultra phone gets hot, but not too much, and decent rear cameras.
    Cons: It's too big for me, but on the other hand, it has a large screen without a notch. As expected, the selfie camera is crap, but it's better than a hole in the screen. There were a lot of updates at first, but then they stopped coming out. The shell is an acquired taste, and it keeps background apps in reserve well. Personally, I have bugs when the screen refresh rate is set to anything other than 90Hz; blacks turn gray, but at 90Hz, blacks are nice. Once, I turned off the phone and it froze on startup and refused to turn on, only getting very hot. A factory reset via recovery helped. Sometimes the internet drops out or disappears completely, or there are connection bars but no internet. The same thing with calls happens occasionally, but very rarely. Sometimes you forget how to fix it. It's a good phone, I really liked it, especially the screen and performance, but it's not for everyone. There are too many nuances, too many compromises. This phone is for enthusiasts. I don't recommend it to Apple users, they'll break your brain.

    Pros
    • Battery
    • Screen
    • Performance
    • Screen without a notch
    • Sound and vibration
    • Rear cameras
    Cons
    • Dimensions
    • Selfie camera
    • Updates
    • shell
    • 10
    • Screen10
    • Performance10
    • Camera8.7
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery10
  • Auto
    Powerful

    It's a powerful and well-designed smartphone, but the camera quality falls short considering the price.

    Pros
    • Hardware
    • Hardware
    Cons
    • The camera app
    • The camera app
    • 9
    • Screen7.7
    • Performance9.3
    • Camera6.6
    • Connectivity9.6
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    Great phone! I switched from a phone with terrible battery life, this one is the best. I can play games without the battery dying.

    Good for gaming, the selfie photos aren't that great but otherwise excellent

    Pros
    • Battery
    • Power
    • Fluency
    • Cup of soda
    • Comfortable
    • Pretty
    Cons
    • Front camera
    • 9.8
    • Screen10
    • Performance10
    • Camera8.0
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery10
  • Auto
    Mobile phone for gamers and more with the Snapdragon 8th gen 5

    • 10
    • Screen9.2
    • Performance10
    • Camera8.0
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    very good

    • 9.3
    • Screen7.7
    • Performance8.3
    • Camera8.0
    • Connectivity8.3
    • Battery10
  • Auto
    Excellent smartphone, original and very stylish

    A great find! I'd never invested in this brand before. In use, this smartphone proves to be smooth, responsive, and boasts an exceptionally long-lasting battery! I highly recommend this device, which is definitely one of the best value-for-money options available.

    Pros
    • Battery
    • Processor
    • Endurance
    • Aesthetic
    • Biometrics
    Cons
    • Selfie
    • 9.8
    • Screen8.2
    • Performance8.3
    • Camera7.7
    • Connectivity8.0
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    very good

    Excellent value for money

    Pros
    • main camera
    • battery
    • operating system
    Cons
    • Improve front camera
    • weight
    • dimensions
    • 9.2
    • Screen7.2
    • Performance8.3
    • Camera8.2
    • Connectivity8.0
    • Battery9.0

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  • 8.5 Design & Materials
  • 9.4 Performance & Hardware
  • 8.6 Camera
  • 8.7 Connectivity
  • 8.5 Battery
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