Honor 80 SE vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 80 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 671,241); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 80 SE doesn't; the Honor 80 SE is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 SE
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 80 SE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 80 SE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 SE | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 80 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 80 SE and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 80 SE by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (98/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 80 SE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (79/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 SE 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.