Evolution Unveiled: Nubia Z60 Ultra Emerges as the Successor to the March-Launched Nubia Z50 Ultra
The much-anticipated Nubia Z60 Ultra is poised to make its debut in China, following the success of its predecessor, the Nubia Z50 Ultra, which was launched in March. The Z50 Ultra boasted impressive features such as a 16-megapixel under-display front camera, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and a robust 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging support. As details about the upcoming flagship emerged online, Nubia has now officially announced that the Z60 Ultra is set to launch in China on December 19 at 2 pm (11:30 am IST).
Although the company has kept additional details under wraps, it has confirmed that the Z60 Ultra will incorporate its cutting-edge fifth-generation under-display camera technology. The predecessor, Nubia Z50 Ultra, also introduced this innovative feature. However, leaks have surfaced, providing insights into key specifications. According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Z60 Ultra is expected to feature a triple-camera setup at the rear, comprising two 50-megapixel sensors and a 64-megapixel sensor, all equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS).
Further enhancing its capabilities, the Z60 Ultra is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, offering an upgraded level of performance. Accompanying this powerhouse is a substantial 6,000mAh battery, indicating a focus on extended usage without compromising on efficiency.
Additionally, the phone is speculated to arrive with an IP68 rating, showcasing its durability with resistance to dust and splashes. As the launch date approaches, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is generating considerable excitement, promising a blend of cutting-edge technology and powerful performance for smartphone enthusiasts.
A Gizmochina report added that the Nubia Z60 Ultra is expected to sport a 6.8-inch 1.5K OLED display with a likely refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It is said to ship with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage, Android 14-based MyOS and support 80W wired fast charging support. The 64-megapixel camera unit is also likely to be an OV64B periscope telephoto lens with up to 3x optical zoom.
Pricing for the Nubia Z50 Ultra starts at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 47,200) for the 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration. It is offered in black, grey and a special Starry Night Collector’s Edition. The phone features a 6.8-inch full HD+ (1,116 x 2,480 pixels) 120Hz OLED “all screen” display. It runs on Android 13-based MyOS 13, and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 inbuilt storage.
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is equipped with an under-display front camera with a 16-megapixel OV16E1Q sensor. The triple rear camera unit comprises a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary sensor with OIS support, a 64-megapixel periscope zoom camera, and another 50-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support via USB Type-C port.