Honor X6a vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X6a (2023) 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 Honor X6a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X6a better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 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 5W
- 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 X6a 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 X6a (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6a | 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 | 5W | 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 / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X6a
- 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 X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X6a and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X6a by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6a 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.