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 — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 SE
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor 80 SE better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 671241
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1003
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2423
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 80 SE (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 80 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 80 SE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 80 SE: The Honor 80 SE 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.
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 3640
Geekbench Multi 2423 11033
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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Honor 80 SE
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor 80 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 80 SE
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 80 SE and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 80 SE MediaTek Dimensity 900
35/100
671241 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +83.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 80 SE by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 80 SE
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (92/100 vs 0/100).

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 80 SE (74/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (78/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 80 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 80 SE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 80 SE over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 80 SE 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.