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Nubia’s new Z80 Ultra pushes the brand deeper into flagship territory: a big 7,200mAh battery, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, an under‑display selfie camera and a camera array aimed at enthusiasts. The phone launched in China and is scheduled for a global debut on November 6.
Display and design: uninterrupted canvas
The Z80 Ultra features a 6.85‑inch BOE X10 AMOLED panel at a 1.5K resolution (1,216 x 2,688 px) with a 144Hz refresh rate. Nubia keeps the screen fully immersive by using a 16MP under‑display front camera — no punch hole or notch to break the view. That combination targets gamers and media fans who want a clean, fast display for streaming and play.
Cameras tailored for focal‑length fans
Nubia’s camera strategy here is refreshingly specific. The main camera returns as a 35mm‑equivalent shooter using a custom 1/1.3" OmniVision 990 sensor, delivering a balanced field of view for portraits and everyday shots. A 64MP periscope module with a 1/2" sensor handles telephoto duties with 3x optical zoom, while an 18mm‑equivalent ultrawide uses a relatively large 1/1.55" sensor for landscapes and group shots.
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On the software side, new AI photography filters suggest color profiles in real time, though you can still fine‑tune tones manually. For creators who want a tactile experience, Nubia offers an optional photography kit (CNY 669 / ~$95) with a T‑mount for external lenses and a cold shoe for microphones or lights — a neat accessory for vloggers and mobile shooters.
Performance, cooling and memory
Under the hood the Z80 Ultra runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. To rein in thermals, Nubia uses a composite liquid‑metal cooling system similar to the one in Red Magic phones plus a 3D Ice Steel VC heat sink. The result should keep sustained loads — gaming, intensive photo processing, and long streaming sessions — smoother for longer.
Battery life and charging: big numbers, fast refuel
The headline battery spec is a 7,200mAh Si/C cell, a capacity that promises multi‑day use for moderate users and long endurance for heavy workloads. Charging is fast on both wired and wireless fronts: 90W wired charging and 80W wireless charging help cut downtime dramatically.
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Variants, colors and pricing
- Colors: Light White, Phantom Black, and a Starry Sky Collector’s Edition inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
- Configurations: up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
- Price in China: starts at CNY 4,999 (12/512GB, roughly $701). The Starry Sky Collector’s Edition is CNY 5,999 (about $842).
With an emphasis on a large battery, focused camera hardware for different focal lengths and flagship performance with advanced cooling, the Nubia Z80 Ultra aims to stand out among late‑2025 flagships. Global availability begins November 6 — a date worth marking if long battery life and an uncluttered display are high on your smartphone checklist.
Source: gsmarena
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