Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 85/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3942923
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 85/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 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 Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max 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.