Honor 90 Smart vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 41/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Smart is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 42
Display 53
Camera 26
Battery 51
Portability 57
Value for money
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (79/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart 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 90 Smart Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 530583 3942923
Geekbench Single 724 3640
Geekbench Multi 2032 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 35W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 108 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 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 225 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
51
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 90 Smart and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Smart MediaTek Dimensity 6020
41/100
530583 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +86.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 90 Smart by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 Smart
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (83/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (79/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (81/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor 90 Smart 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.