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; estimated prices are $600 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-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 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 59
Design 53
Value for money 68
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $600 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 58/100)
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

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

Honor Magic5: The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 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 6.7" 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
Price $600 $749
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 12MP
46
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • 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
  • 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
49/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5
$600
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $149. Honor Magic5 is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (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 Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (74/100 vs 46/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).

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

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

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

The Honor Magic5 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.