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Nubia Z80 Ultra review: raw power

Not the sleekest phone you'll ever see, but there's a lot going on here

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Sam Byford
Nov 06, 2025
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Although it’s part of Chinese telecoms giant ZTE, the consumer brand Nubia has remained relatively niche in the smartphone market. But unlike many of its compatriots, its phones are broadly sold unlocked throughout the world, offering quirky high-spec options for those in the know.

I hadn’t used a Nubia phone extensively in a few years, but the Z80 Ultra…

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