Nubia President Ni Fei announced that the Nubia Z80 Ultra will be unveiled on October 22nd. This announcement comes at a time when many flagship phones are making compromises， with some camera-focused devices sacrificing performance and gaming phones neglecting their imaging capabilities. While “street photography” has become a popular marketing buzzword for many brands， Ni Fei points out that few are genuinely addressing user pain points in this area.
The essence of compelling street photography lies in capturing the “human element” within a scene， combining the “person and environment.” The ultimate goal is to produce images that tell a story through composition， evoke emotion with color and filters， and maintain clarity， texture， and a sense of spontaneous authenticity.
In summary， users seeking excellent street photography from their phones primarily desire: effective composition for storytelling， vibrant color for atmosphere， high image quality for clarity， and precise capturing for authenticity.
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is designed to meet these demands. Its 35mm main sensor acts as a “humanistic eye，” offering a natural perspective that facilitates composition and captures clarity even in low-light or backlit conditions， a focal length Nubia has refined for five generations since 2022， demonstrating a deep understanding of street photography aesthetics. Complementing this is an 18mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a large sensor， capable of delivering Wang Jiawei-esque tension in close-ups and distortion-free wide shots， even for astrophotography. The addition of a telephoto lens and a macro lens completes a triple-main-camera setup， providing versatility across all focal lengths and scenarios.
Furthermore， the Z80 Ultra incorporates AI-assisted composition and a suite of classic filters. An exclusive Nubia Z80 Ultra photography kit will also be available， boasting a highly retro aesthetic that promises to enhance both the photographic experience and stylish portability.
In contrast， Ni Fei observed that some competing devices struggle. He noted that “some brands are just starting to market street photography but haven’t properly optimized the hardware. Others touted a 35mm lens in previous generations， but now either remove it or reserve it only for their top-tier Ultra models. We’ve meticulously refined every focal length and detail.” This level of commitment， he suggested， is why Tim (referring to a potential brand ambassador or influential figure) is willing to be an experience officer – a truly effective tool should allow users to shoot whenever they want and achieve impressive results.
Addressing performance， Ni Fei emphasized the Z80 Ultra’s gaming prowess. When users need a break from photography， they can switch to a full-fledged gaming mode. Powered by the 5th Gen Snapdragon 8， complemented by a dedicated gaming engine， a true full-screen display with no notches， and finely tuned touch controls， the device offers responsive gameplay. Ni Fei asserted， “We aim to create a street photography gaming phone that excels in both aspects. This phone is perfectly suited to be the king of street photography devices.”
The Nubia Z80 Ultra features a true full-screen display， powered by the Qualcomm 5th Gen Snapdragon 8 platform. Its rear camera system includes a 35mm main sensor， an 18mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a large sensor， and an 85mm periscope telephoto lens， positioning it as Nubia’s most powerful imaging flagship.
