HMD Key vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, 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 22/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 63 points higher (85/100 vs 22/100). 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 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Key
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key (83/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key 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.