Honor Play vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 470,805); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (79/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (79/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.