Honor 9S vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 177,554); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 67 points higher (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 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 9S and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor 9S by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (83/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 67 points (85/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.