Honor Play 5T Youth vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't; the Honor Play 5T Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 60 points higher (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 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, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T Youth and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play 5T Youth by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 5T Youth
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (83/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (79/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth 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.