Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra
Verdict
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL wins on Screen and Selfie; ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra wins on Performance and Battery. ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra is 0.7mm wider than Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is the more recent release, from Aug 20, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
72
72
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
76.5mm (3.01in) · Aug 20, 2026 · Rank #62
11+8+13+12+12+4+4+0+5+3 = 72
* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Continuing pattern of minimal innovation, Pixel 11 XL comes with a new 5-color LED (partial) notification light, new 3nm Tensor G6 chip and a marginally improved imaging setup. Battery is smaller (!) then last year with same charging setup.
PROs
flagship build with a new RGB back indicator showing calls and Gemini notifications (but not much else), 2300nits bright 480ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, very good 50MP 25mm 48MP 106mm 48MP 12mm ultrawide (all PDAF) setup, excellent (in daylight) 42MP 18mm PDAF selfie, good video recording, feature packed OS with a 7 years of updates promise, basic desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port, Satellite SOS Service
CONs
mediocre Tensor G6 (3nm) with UFS 4.0 performance will not support every game, sub-30hr endurance from a 5100mAh old-tech lithium battery with 60min 45W (25W wireless) charging, no SD memory slot, limited market availability, $1,300 expensive at lounch
ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra
77.2mm (3.04in) · Oct 2025 · Rank #73
13+14+11+12+12+3+4+0+3+0 = 72
* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Gaming
EDITORIAL: Just 6 months after it's predecessor, Z80 Ultra brings better hardware and software making this a very good value camera-phone option. With lots of physical controls, new version of OS and more tweaking of the solid (it not imperfect) camera setup. The beautiful 144Hz notch-less screen has minimal bezels and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor but no LTPO or HDR10+ tech yet. Just like it's predecessor, Z80 Ultra is a great gaming phone too.
PROs
unique and quite likable design, great in-hamd feel for a big phone, good SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, excellent >42hr endurance from a 7200mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 90W charging (80W wireless) and good battery longevity protection options, >1700nits bright >430ppi 144Hz AMOLED screen. IP69 protection, some great shots from a 50MP 35mm OIS PDAF main + 64MP 70mm OIS PDAF periscope telephoto + 50MP 18mm PDAF ultrawide back camera setup, very good video recording, fast USB-C 3.2 port with OTG, additional camera kit
CONs
230g heavy, gets hot, mediocre selfie imaging, no SDmemory slot, short OS update promise, no video out or desktop replacement functionality
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