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; launch prices were $900 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-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 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Better camera (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, 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, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $900 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 Magic5 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.