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ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
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ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

Released: 2025, October 22Price: About 650 EURStatus: Available. Released 2025, October 22

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General

Brand
ZTE
Model
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Released
2025, October 22
Status
Available. Released 2025, October 22
Price
About 650 EUR
OS
Android 16, Nebula AIOS 2
Dimensions
164.5 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Size
6.85 inches, 113.7 cm, 2, (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
Protection
Unspecified

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Triple
50 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam), 50 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.55", PDAF
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Battery
Active use score 20:13h
Charging
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (International), 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (China), 80W wireless

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless / 5.4 (China)
Positioning
GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black, White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red
Models
NX741J
Display
1723 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2025, October 22
Loudspeaker
-24.7 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 2941801 (v10), 3874804 (v11), GeekBench: 10971 (v6), 3DMark: 7604 (Wild Life Extreme)
Infrared port
Yes

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra Overview

About ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Zte devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra.

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