Honor Power 2 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $749
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Power 2 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Power 2 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Honor Power 2 was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.