Honor 500 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 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 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 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 | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Honor 500 was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (79/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.