Honor 500 Smart vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 41/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5260); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 528,398); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 500 Smart and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 500 Smart by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart 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.