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 — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-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 524,785); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't; the Honor X50i is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 27
Design 76
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Honor X50i better?
  • Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X50i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X50i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X50i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X50i: The Honor X50i is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X50i Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 524785 3942923
Geekbench Single 771 3640
Geekbench Multi 1980 11033
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 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Honor X50i
  • Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor X50i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X50i
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X50i and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X50i MediaTek Dimensity 6020
25/100
524785 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +86.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X50i by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X50i
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (74/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (78/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X50i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X50i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X50i by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X50i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor X50i has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X50i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X50i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X50i over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor X50i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.