Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 84/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 1 points higher (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
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 500 Pro (China) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.