Nubia Z60 Ultra: Very high-end phone at a low price ^↺

The Nubia Z60 Ultra attempts to entice consumers with a 6.8-inch seamless AMOLED display, which is advertised to offer a peak brightness of 1,500 cd/m², a max refresh rate of 120Hz and high-frequency PWM dimming. The Nubia phone is powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flanked by at least 8 GB of RAM. For internal storage, which is non-expandable, you can choose between 256 and 512 GB.

Other highlights include an unconventional triple-camera setup (whose main shooter uses a focal length of 35 mm), IP68 certification, an under-display camera (UDC) and a high-capacity 6,000 mAh battery, which can fast-charge at up to 80 watts to boot.

This sounds like an excellent overall package on the spec sheet. Unfortunately, you’ll quickly notice during the ordering process that Nubia wants customers to pay a high premium for more storage – which is pretty Apple-esque. In our testing, the display didn’t reach the specified peak brightness, though it’s still very bright. The two speakers are a slight let-down, as is the short update support provided. The Z60 Ultra can also get very hot. In everyday use, this is primarily of importance for demanding games. Users will also have to go without features such as wireless charging and eSIM support.

So who is the Nubia Z60 Ultra actually for? Sure, you own wallet plays a role first and foremost. Nubia already offers a very compelling package price-wise, provided you don’t absolutely need more storage or memory. The phone is perfect for those who don’t want to deal with stuttering system interfaces and dislike notches and punchholes. The 35 mm camera is somewhat a matter of taste. That said, having three high-res sensors with OIS, including macro function, is a real statement in this price bracket, even if image quality isn’t always top-notch. Photos produced by the cameras are still appreciably better than those from conventional mid-range phones. Update support will end at the latest after three years. This short support period might be a dealbreaker for some.