Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 82/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,942,923); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 225g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1599
- Better camera (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 3 points higher (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
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 Magic V6 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.