Honor Play 80 Pro vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $845
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $645. Honor Play 80 Pro was $645 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.