Honor 20 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 20 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 20 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (83/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro 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.