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Nubia is a brand often associated with
affordable products. Last year, we were
able to try out a bunch of their phones,
including the V80 Design and the Nubia
Air. This 2026, Nubia is kicking things
off with another budget smartphone, the
V80 Max. It features a large 6.9 in 120
Hz display, a large 6,000 mAh battery,
and a price under 10,000 pesos. But this
begs the question, how does the Nubia
V80 Max stack up against the highly
competitive budget smartphone segment?
Let’s find out in this review.
What immediately caught our attention
about the design of the Nubia V80 Max is
how similar it looks to the current
Samsung smartphone aesthetic. At first
glance, anyone could mistake it for
Samsung’s flagship device or an almost
any other phone in their lineup. Here at
the rear is what seems to be a triple
camera system. But don’t be fooled.
There’s only one actual camera. More on
that later. In terms of size, it’s quite
a big phone, but it’s not that heavy,
nor is it overly bulky. It only measures
8.3 mm thick and weighs about 191 g.
Since this is a budget phone, it’s not
exactly the most premium to the touch.
The frame and back panel is made of
plastic and not the best kind, but
overall it is still quite solid
nonetheless. And at least it looks
great, especially in this Stardust
purple color that we have over here.
Thankfully, the volume rocker and power
button that doubles as a fingerprint
scanner are positioned ergonomically. We
found it easy to [music] reach with our
fingers. So much so we think end users
with small [music] hands won’t run into
any trouble. At the bottom you’ll find
the USBC port, the monol [music]
speaker, a 3.5 mm audio jack, which is a
rare find these days, and a primary
microphone for calls. On the left side,
there’s [music] the dual SIM card slot
with a dedicated micro SD card slot. And
finally, at the top [music] is a
secondary microphone for loudspeaker
calls. Novia claims the phone is quite
rugged, capable with tubecertified drop
resistance. It also features an IP64
rating for dust and water resistance.
This rating indicates users shouldn’t
submerge this device in water, but at
least it can handle splashes without
issue. Considering how big the Nubia V80
Max is, naturally, it also features a
large 6.9 in IPS panel with up to 780
nits of peak brightness. Despite its big
size, it’s not exactly the best looking
display. [music] It features an HD plus
resolution, not even full HD, which
means we’re limited to just 720p on apps
like YouTube. And for those of you
wondering, it’s rocking a Widevine Level
3 certified display [music] panel. The
viewing angles aren’t that great,
especially from the sides. The
asymmetrical bezels aren’t that thin
either, leaving users with less display
space to work with. If you’re someone
used to a higher resolution smartphone,
you can definitely [music] tell that
this isn’t the best looking display out
there. Thankfully, the display features
a 120 Hz refresh rate, which users can
feel through navigating through its UI
and such. While its 120 Hz display gave
the phone smooth animations and like
with scrolling and such, its actual
display quality didn’t really live up to
our expectations.
As for the single loudspeaker, [music]
it’s decent for what it offers. The
vocals are relatively clear when
listening, and there’s also a good
balance between [music] the highs and
mids. It’s actually quite loud, too,
with the option to bump the speaker
levels to 200%. However, we don’t
recommend doing so since the quality is
sacrificed in exchange for loudness.
Also, keep in mind that the speaker
[music] can easily be blocked by our
fingers when holding like this. Well,
that’s just what happens when you have
downwardfiring [music] mono speakers in
your device. As for biometrics, there’s
a sidemounted fingerprint scanner that
doubles as the power button and face
unlock. [music] In 2026, a sidemounted
fingerprint scanner feels a little
dated. Apart from that, recognition is
quick and accurate, but some of us from
the studio would recommend face unlock
on this Nubia V80 [music] Max for a
faster experience. Remember that triple
camera layout we mentioned earlier?
Well, it’s not the triple camera system
one would expect from a quick look
because only the 50 megapixel main
shooter with phase detection autofocus
takes actual photos. Composing the other
two cameras are a 2 megapixel depth
sensor and an auxiliary sensor. For
selfies, there’s a 16 megapixel front
camera here in front. The camera of the
Nubia V80 Max captures [music] decent
images in well-lit environments. By
keeping it in its standard 1x zoom or 2x
at [music] most, the images were
relatively sharp and featured nice
contrast. The images aren’t anything to
write home about, but it’s more than
adequate for users wanting to capture
memories. From our eyes, the images look
a bit flat, lacking the moody feel some
cameras give, but it’s nothing users
can’t fix in post. However, when users
start losing light, the image [music]
quality also starts to drop. The camera
of the V80 Max struggles when shooting
in low light. Images come out soft with
noticeable artifacting, and it gets even
worse when users zoom. Switching to
night mode helps a bit, but ironically,
the image loses even more details in the
process. Video recording on the V80 Max
is limited to just 1080p at 30 frames
per second for both the front and rear
cameras. There’s no OIS or any sort of
stabilization [music] either, meaning
users will have to bring a tripod or
gimbal for steadier shots. As for the
output, it’s very much similar to the
images we capture. It’s decent during
the day or in well-lit environments, but
starts to drop in quality when in low
light conditions. However, the drop in
quality is a lot more noticeable in the
video rather than the photos. If
anything, we wish Nubia added at least a
1080p [music] at 60 frames per second
option for shooting video using the rear
cameras or [music] camera raw, which
does seem to be the standard for most
budget smartphones nowadays. Under the
hood, the Nubia V80 Max packs a UNISOC
T7250 processor. Our review unit comes
with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal
storage. We found the storage quite
lacking after installing only our
benchmarking apps [music] and two games.
With that, we highly recommend taking
advantage of the dedicated micro SD card
slot for expandable storage. It’s not
exactly the best performing smartphone,
but it’s more than adequate for everyday
use. If we leave too many apps running
in the background, [music] the phone
experiences some lag once in a while.
However, it’s not bad enough to cause
major problems. What we noticed is that
performance takes a big hit when storage
is full. Like any other phone, there
were times when apps simply wouldn’t
open, but once we freed up some space,
everything functioned as expected. As
for gaming, it’s not exactly great at
it, which is a shame considering it
features a 120 Hz refresh rate. It’s
more akin to playing light games like
Mobile Legends. Heavier titles like
Genchin Impact have a hard time running
on this phone. Even with all the
settings at their lowest, the game has a
hard time running smoothly. But then
again, we have to set our expectations
considering this is a budget smartphone.
And for those of you interested in our
benchmark scores, they should be on your
screens now.
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>> In terms of operating systems, the
Venubia V80 Max ships with Android 16
skinned with my OOS on top. It’s not
exactly the best looking operating
system on the market, but there are
customization and personalization
options. Users can fully customize the
home screen and design to their liking.
And while it doesn’t have any bloatware,
which is nice, there’s also no dedicated
gallery app. Instead, all the phones
captured using this phone are saved to
Google Photos, which depending on who
you’re talking to, is a good photo
gallery app as well. But in our opinion,
it’s better used for managing photos
backed up to the cloud than as a
dedicated gallery app. The highlight of
my OOS is its AI functions. Google
Gemini and Circle to Search are
integrated into the phone. Despite being
a budget model, it also features its own
Nubia AI, which features a wide [music]
range of tools to use, which we may
explore in a dedicated OS video in the
future. Unlike the V80 design we tried
out, there is no AI button on the V80
Max. Powering the Nubia V80 Max is a
large 6,000 mAh battery pack. We were
able to get through an entire day of
using the phone to run benchmarks, play
games, watch videos, and even capture
photos and videos. In our PC Mark Work
3.0 Auto battery test. The device
garnered a result of 14 hours and 9
minutes. In terms of charging, it only
features a 22.5 watt wired charging
rate, which isn’t the fastest, allowing
us to top up the device from zero to
full in an hour and a half.
Additionally, end users can choose to
help others since it supports 10 watts
of reverse wired charging. In terms of
connectivity, the V80 Max gets the
essentials. [music] It gets standard
dualband Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, two
standard GPS protocols. Call quality
works [music] fine on either Wi-Fi or
data, but we don’t get any eSIM support
here for those of you wondering. Now, in
conclusion, the Nubia V80 Max is a
decent phone for those who just want an
everyday workhorse for less than 10K.
It’s not the best performing nor the
best looking, but at least its overall
construction will help make the phone
last long enough. As for the price, we
mentioned it retails for under 10,000
pesos. However, compared to what its
competition offers in terms of
performance, [music]
it’s hard to pick this phone over the
others. It retails at 9,999 [music]
pesos for the same 8 + 128 gig variant
we have here. This could be considered
expensive for its class considering the
lackluster performance and our
experience on this phone. Thankfully,
those who are interested can get it for
6,499
pesos via the early bird promo. At that
price, it sounds a lot more reasonable.
Which is why if you really want the
Nubia V80 [music] Max, we recommend
getting it on a sale. Still, what do you
guys think about the Nubia V80 Max?
Would you choose this over other budget
smartphones? Share your thoughts in the
comments section below. And if you
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Nubia’s back with another budget contender that’s got us doing a double-take. The new V80 Max promises a massive screen, an even more massive battery, and a price tag that won’t break the bank. But in a market flooded with value champions, does this phone bring enough to the table to earn a spot in your pocket, or is it just another pretty face? We unboxed it, tested it, and put it through its paces to see if it’s truly a ‘Max’ experience or just maximum compromise. Watch as we explore whether this device is a hidden gem or if it’s only worth your hard-earned pesos when it’s on a steep discount.
What You’ll See in This Video
- Massive 6.9-inch 120Hz display for immersive viewing
- Huge 6,000mAh battery promising all-day power
- Design that’s a dead ringer for a Samsung flagship
- Features a rare 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones
- Priced aggressively under PHP 10,000
Curious to see how this budget battler performs in real life? Did the camera surprise us? Is the battery life as epic as the number suggests? Don’t miss our full, hands-on review in the video above!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nubia V80 Max available in the Philippines?
Yes, Nubia phones are typically available through official online stores and partner retailers in the Philippines.
What’s the actual price of the Nubia V80 Max?
As highlighted in our video, the phone is positioned under PHP 10,000, making it a contender in the very competitive budget segment.
Does it really have three cameras?
Watch our review to see the surprising truth about the camera setup! We take a close look at what’s real and what’s for show on the back panel.
Is the battery life good for heavy users?
With a 6,000mAh cell, expectations are high. We put its endurance to the test in our video to see if it can last a full day of typical Filipino smartphone use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions and weight of the Nubia V80 Max?
The device measures 128.3 mm in thickness and weighs approximately 191 g.
What are the display specifications of the Nubia V80 Max?
The phone features a 6.9‑inch screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
How large is the battery and what is the price range for the Nubia V80 Max?
The handset includes a 6,000 mAh battery and is priced under 10,000 pesos.
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