Honor Turbo vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,000,207); the Honor Turbo is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Turbo
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $749
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1000207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Turbo vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Honor Turbo — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Turbo | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1000207 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8560 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 | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Turbo
- 8560 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 Turbo and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Turbo by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $534. Honor Turbo was $534 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Turbo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Turbo and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Turbo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Turbo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Turbo 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.