Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra
Verdict
Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Xiaomi 15S Pro wins on Screen and Software; ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra wins on Performance and Battery. ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra is 1.9mm wider than Xiaomi 15S Pro. ZTE Nubia Z80 Ultra is the more recent release, from Oct 2025.
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
Xiaomi 15S Pro
75.3mm (2.96in) · May 22, 2025 · Rank #65
11+11+15+12+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 72
FLY* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Featuring Xiaomi's own processor, the 15S Pro marks a beginning of a new era. Unlike Huawei's Kirin chips, the new XRing 01 is a proper 3nm top-of-the-line processor that should compete head on with SD 8 Elite and Mediatec's top Dimensity 9400. Xiaomi wants to impress: all-day battery, excellent screen, powerful cameras, even the Display Port is there.
PROs
expect fast performance with UFS 4.1 memory, >30hr endurance from a 6100mAh Si battery with sub-60min 90W (50W wireless) charging, >1300 >520ppi LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision screen, IP68 protection, reliable 50MP 23mm main + 50MP 120mm periscope telephoto (both OIS PDAF)+ 50MP 14mm AF ultrawide setup, average 32MP 22mm (non AF) selfie, okay video recording, 4 years of OS updates and fast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort and OTG
CONs
no AF on selfie, no expandable memory or desktop replacement functionality
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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