Honor 80 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 80 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 160 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 806,420); the Honor 80 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 80 better?
- Better main camera: 160MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 80 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 80 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 160 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×73.9×7.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 80
- Main: 160MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 80
- 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
- 4800 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 80 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor 80 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 80 (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 80 by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 80 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 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.