HMD Aura vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 21/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 153,667); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (85/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads HMD Aura by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 64 points (85/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.