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; estimated prices are $380 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 59/100 (a 22-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).
Honor 500
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $380 | $749 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
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.
Price difference: $369. Honor 500 is cheaper by $369.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 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.