Honor Play 3e vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 177,554); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 66 points higher (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Play 3e and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play 3e by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 66 points (85/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.