Honor Play 80 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 31/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Honor Play 80 Pro
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 207g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 6 points higher (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (51/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (41/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Honor Play 80 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.