Honor Play10C vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play10C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 38/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 528,398); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10C doesn't; the Honor Play10C is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10C
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play10C better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10C vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play10C (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10C | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Play10C and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play10C by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play10C (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10C and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play10C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10C or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10C 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.