Honor X5b Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,858); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't; the Honor X5b Plus is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X5b Plus better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 X5b Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X5b Plus by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus 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.