Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (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 — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,294,871); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 242g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Magic4 Ultimate and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.