Honor Magic5 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 82
Battery 59
Design 26
Value for money 48
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 225g

  • Better camera (82/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $900

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 Magic5 Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1312 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 152
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 219 g 225 g
Price $900 $749
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
59
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 Magic5 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
56/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Pro
$900
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (78/100 vs 59/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on camera score (82/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.