Honor 9 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $400 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 9/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Honor 9
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 72 points higher (81/100 vs 9/100). 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 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $400 | $749 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- 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 9 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Honor 9 is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (74/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 72 points (81/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 9 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.