Honor Magic5 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 (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 $600 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $749
- Better portability (62/100 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | 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 | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Honor Magic5 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (79/100 vs 51/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 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.