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 — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-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).
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (28/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| 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 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (78/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (28/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.