HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 36/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $749 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $560. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.