Honor Magic V vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4750); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 288g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor Magic V better?

  • Overall rating 36/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 288g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3942923
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1984x2272 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 288 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
36/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +67.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic V by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (74/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (78/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (18/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor Magic V 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.