Nubia recently confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming phones, the Red Magic 11 Pro series, will be unveiled on Oct. 17 in China. Now, the brand has also confirmed that its next flagship, the photography-focused Nubia Z80 Ultra, will debut on Oct. 22 in the country. The official teaser not only confirms the launch date but also gives a first look at its sleek design and finish.
The Nubia Z80 Ultra continues the brand's tradition of a true full-screen experience, thanks to its under-display front camera, leaving the display completely notch-free. The front panel maintains a minimalist design with ultra-thin bezels, while the back design refines what was seen on last year's Z70 Ultra.
The phone will be available in three colour variants: Phantom Black, Glacial White, and Starry Collector's Edition.
It is speculated that a Nubia device bearing model number NX741J, which was spotted on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, could be the upcoming Nubia Z80 Ultra. The listing also revealed that the device is equipped with 16GB of RAM and runs Android 16 out of the box.
For imaging, the Nubia Z80 Ultra will feature a triple rear camera system, including a 50-megapixel 35mm main lens, a 1/1.55-inch ultra-wide camera, and a periscope telephoto sensor. The ultra-wide sensor offers f/1.8 aperture and 1μm pixels, promising improved edge distortion control.
On the display front, it will support a 144Hz flat AMOLED screen with an under-display camera. Powering the phone is a large 7,100mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging, though its 3C certification lists a 94.5W charger in the box.