ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra Review

Design

The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra features a flat, rectangular design with dimensions of 164mm in height, 76.4mm in width, and 8.8mm in depth. It is a substantial device, weighing 246 grams. The phone is available in Silver, Black, and a Photographer Edition. It utilizes a 3D curved glass screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device lacks a notch, resulting in an immersive display experience. A notable design feature is the absence of a camera cutout, instead employing an under-display selfie camera.

Display

The nubia Z60 Ultra boasts a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 400 ppi. The display supports 1 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and achieves a peak brightness of 1500 nits. The panel is an AMOLED BOE Q9+ type with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Additional features include 2160Hz PWM dimming, a 960 Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and DC dimming. It's also SGS certified and claims a Delta-E value which suggests color accuracy. It supports 10-bit color depth, and has scratch-resistant properties.

Performance

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (4 nm). The octa-core CPU configuration comprises a single 3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 750 GPU. The phone utilizes LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage. AnTuTu benchmark scores of around 2,017,588 (v10) demonstrate high-level performance. The phone incorporates a cooling system to mitigate thermal throttling. Several RAM and storage configurations are available.

Camera

The nubia Z60 Ultra features a triple rear camera system. The primary sensor is a 54MP Sony IMX800 with an f/1.6 aperture and 1.00µm pixel size. It utilizes a 1/1.49" CMOS sensor and 2x2 pixel binning. The secondary ultrawide lens is 50MP using an Omnivision OV50E sensor with a f/1.8 aperture, 1.00µm pixels and 2x2 pixel binning using a 1/1.55" PureCel sensor. A 64MP telephoto lens with an Omnivision OV64B sensor, f/3.3 aperture, 0.70µm pixel size with 2x2 pixel binning utilizing a 1/2" CMOS sensor, completes the rear setup. It supports a 3x optical zoom. The front-facing under-display camera is a 12MP Omnivision OV12D sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 1/2.4" sensor. All three rear sensors have OIS. The device can record up to 8K video at 30fps with HDR and EIS, along with 4K at 30/60/120fps.

Battery Life

The phone is equipped with a 6000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 80W fast charging, but lacks wireless charging. The battery is non-removable.

Software

The nubia Z60 Ultra runs on Android 14.

Pricing

The 12GB/256GB configuration is priced around $761.07. It is categorized as a medium-priced device.

Overall Verdict

The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra delivers a high-end experience with its impressive display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and versatile camera system. The inclusion of an under-display selfie camera gives it a unique design. The large battery and fast charging capabilities are appreciated, although the lack of wireless charging might be a drawback for some. Its robust performance makes it suitable for demanding tasks and gaming. The variety of RAM and storage options should cater to diverse user needs.