Honor X50i vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 530,583); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't; the Honor X50i is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50i
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X50i better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X50i (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50i | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 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 X50i and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X50i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X50i (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (79/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (81/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X50i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50i 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.