Nubia V80 Design is a $100 iPhone lookalike with Unisoc chip and 120Hz display

Quiet launch, bold idea. Nubia just rolled out the V80 in select markets, and it leans hard on simple wins: a big 6.75 inch 120Hz screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and a dedicated AI button you can actually use. It is 4G only, priced like a true budget phone, and, yes, it even keeps the headphone jack.

The screen is the star here. You get a 6.75 inch LCD at 900 x 1,940 with 317 ppi, 120Hz refresh, and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. Scrolling feels smooth, even basic games look nicer, and the punch‑hole 16MP selfie camera stays out of the way. The fingerprint reader sits on the side, which is still the fastest, no‑nonsense unlock for a lot of folks.

Around back, Nubia calls it a 50MP AI Camera. The triple‑ring module looks fancy, but the useful bits are the 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth helper. Daylight shots should be fine, portraits get a bit more pop, and that is about the story. No ultrawide, no tele. Honest setup for the money.

Battery is generous. It is a 5,000mAh cell with 22.5W charging, plus 10W reverse charging for topping up earbuds or a friend’s phone in a pinch. The body stays slim at 7.7mm and 191g, so it does not feel like a brick.

Inside, the Unisoc T7280 handles daily stuff without drama. It is a 12nm chip with 2 Cortex A75 cores at 2.2GHz and 6 A55 cores at 1.8GHz, paired with a Mali G57 MP1 GPU. You can get 4GB or 8GB RAM, and Nubia lets you add up to 12GB of virtual RAM from storage. Storage is 256GB on all models, with no microSD slot. It is dual SIM, 4G only, with NFC depending on region, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for people who still like wires.

There is a neat trick called Nubia Linkfree. It uses Bluetooth to keep voice calls and messages going even when you are out of cell range, with range up to several hundred meters depending on terrain. Handy on a hike, or at a crowded event when networks choke.

Software is based on Android 16 with a bunch of built‑in AI tools. You get real‑time translation, scam call detection, AI writing and smart replies, image editing and transformation, and wallpaper generation. The dedicated AI button pulls these up fast, which feels more useful than burying tools in menus.

The phone has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, and it comes in four colors: Midnight Black, Pale Amber, Celadon Cyan, and Peach Fuzz. The design is clean and the camera rings add a bit of flair. No 5G, and that is fine at this price. If you want the same hardware under a different badge, watch for ZTE Blade V80 Vita in some regions.

Quick take if you are shopping: the nubia V80 price in Malaysia is extremely friendly for what you get, the 120Hz display stands out, and the AI button is a fun extra on a budget device. If you need 5G or an ultrawide camera, this is not it. If your list says big screen, big battery, modern look, and solid basics, it fits.

Nubia V80 Price and Availability

For most people who just want a smooth screen, long battery life, simple cameras, and a fair price, the nubia V80 checks the right boxes without the fluff.

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Source: Nubia Official