{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-racing-edition-vs-zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T19:18:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 214,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-50-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-10_49_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:00:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March/April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 x 74.4 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, XOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Extended RAM up to 16GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, Macro, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; Front Camera 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Wired Charging, 30W Wireless MagCharge, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Wireless Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under-display Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-09_43_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 42.4,
                "overall": 88.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Longxi glass (Gen 2)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nebula AIOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP under-display",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 89,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 71.9,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 75,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 42.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition costs PKR 140,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra packs a 950 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 35W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 45W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}