Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.