Honor 90 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $749
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 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 90 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Honor 90 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (79/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.