Honor 7C vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $170 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 18/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 176,718); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 67 points (85/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7C
Performance 13
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 6
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Honor 7C better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $749

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 176718
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 301
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 831
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 67 points higher (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (82/100 vs 6/100).

Honor 7C: The Honor 7C is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 7C Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 176718 3942923
Geekbench Single 301 3640
Geekbench Multi 831 11033
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 164 g 225 g
Price $170 $749
Camera comparison
Honor 7C
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Honor 7C
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Honor 7C
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 7C and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 7C Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
18/100
176718 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +95.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 7C by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 7C
$170
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $579. Honor 7C is cheaper by $579.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (98/100 vs 13/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (83/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (82/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 67 points (85/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 7C is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.