Honor 9C vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 32/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 343,622); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 53 points higher (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 9C and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 9C by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 53 points (85/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C 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.