After debuting in China last month, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is now expanding globally , including the US, EU, and UK. This arrives as a successor to the Z70 Ultra ( review ). The latest Nubia flagship gets its power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and an impressively large 7,200mAh battery. The phone also gets a robust design with an IP68/IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is now up for pre-order in global markets .
Nubia Z80 Ultra is now available to pre-order in global markets
The Nubia Z80 Ultra can be pre-ordered from the company’s official website . The phone has a starting price of $649 for the base 12GB + 256GB, $799 for the 16GB + 512GB, and the Starry Blue color with 16GB + 512GB storage comes at $829. Lastly, the 16GB RAM with 1TB storage sets you back by $899. The Nubia phone will be available in multiple colors, like Black, White, and Starry Night (Blue). Besides the US, the phone will also be available in the United Kingdom and European Union countries.
As a pre-order offer, the company is giving a $30 discount globally (£20 off in the United Kingdom and €20 off in the European Union). In addition to the discount, there’s a free protective case and power adapter for those who pre-order until November 18th. The listing on the official website says open sales will kick off on December 3rd.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & 7,200mAh battery
The Nubia Z80 Ultra flaunts a large 6.85-inch 1.5K OLED display, which offers a 144Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and high-frequency PWM dimming and DC dimming. Powering the Nubia flagship is the mighty Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 . Globally, the Nubia Z80 Ultra runs on Android 16 with the MyOS skin on top. The software should offer some handy AI features.
The phone is equipped with a composite liquid metal and oversized 3D cryo-steel VC to regulate heat and offer sustained peak performance. There’s a dual-stage physical button that offers instant access to photography and gaming functions. For security, you get an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, an X-axis linear motor, and dual speakers with DTS X Ultra. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC.
For your photography needs, the Nubia Z80 Ultra provides a 50MP OmniVision LightMaster 990 main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP 2.7x periscope telephoto lens with OIS. You get a 16MP lens on the front for your selfie needs. Lastly, the Nubia Z80 Ultra has a whopping 7,200mAh battery with 80W wired and wireless charging.
