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Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 214,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 162,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 47W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 16 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight 200 g Better 227 g
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.85 inches Better
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10
Protection Not Specified Longxi glass (Gen 2)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 15 with Nebula AIOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 16 MP under-display Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge 80W wired (PD3.0, QC4) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 162,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.