Honor 10 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $400 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 10/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 71 points (81/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 82
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor 10 better?
  • Lighter: 153g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 8/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 71 points higher (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 10 leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (74/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Honor 10: The Honor 10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 10 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 470805 3942923
Geekbench Single 420 3640
Geekbench Multi 1617 11033
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 153 g 225 g
Price $400 $749
Camera comparison
Honor 10
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10 HiSilicon Kirin 970
10/100
470805 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +88.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 10 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 10
$400
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $349. Honor 10 is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (74/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 71 points (81/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 8/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.