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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

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 16, Nebula AIOS 2
CPUOcta-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Size6.85 inches, 113.7 cm, 2, (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandZTE
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, glass back
ModelZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
PriceAbout 650 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red
ModelsNX741J
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, October 22
Triple50 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
Weight227 g (8.01 oz)
BatteryActive use score 20:13h
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Display1723 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA
Charging80W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (International), 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (China), 80W wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Released2025, October 22
Announced2025, October 22
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless / 5.4 (China)
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164.5 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionUnspecified
Resolution1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-24.7 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2941801 (v10), 3874804 (v11), GeekBench: 10971 (v6), 3DMark: 7604 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Infrared portYes

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

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

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.