Honor Play9T vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 568,395); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 Play9T and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play9T by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T 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.