Honor 9i vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 225g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (79/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 65 points (85/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i 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.