Honor Play 4T vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 4T (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 343,622); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 4T doesn't; the Honor Play 4T is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 4T
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 4T better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 4T vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 4T | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 4T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 4T
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 4T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
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 4T and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play 4T by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 4T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (79/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 4T or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 4T and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 4T has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 4T or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 4T or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 4T 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.