Honor Play 80 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 622,608); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Honor Play 80 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 80 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (41/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.