Honor Magic6 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 77/100 (a 8-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 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 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 | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 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 Magic6 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic6 by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
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 Magic6 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.