Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5450); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | 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 | 217 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 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 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 Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 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 Ultimate and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 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.