Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,942,923); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3942923
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.