Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 85/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,942,923); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 85/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 scores 7 points higher (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 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 Magic9 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 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.