Honor 10i vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 10i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 31/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 336,905); the Honor 10i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10i
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 10i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 10i (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (79/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10i | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10i
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 10i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10i
- 3400 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 Honor 10i and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 10i by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 10i (83/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (79/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10i by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 10i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10i 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.