Honor 50 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 19
Design 81
Value for money 82
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor 50 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 50 leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Honor 50: The Honor 50 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 50 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 781542 3942923
Geekbench Single 1017 3640
Geekbench Multi 2943 11033
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 175 g 225 g
Price $400 $749
Camera comparison
Honor 50
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor 50
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 50
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
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 50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
34/100
781542 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +80.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 50 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 50
$400
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $349. Honor 50 is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (74/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 50 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.