Honor Play 8A vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 8A (2019) 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 22/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3020); 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 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 63 points higher (85/100 vs 22/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | 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 | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 8A and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play 8A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (83/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A 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.