Honor X70 Refresh vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 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 | 8300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- 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 X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 X70 Refresh and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X70 Refresh by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X70 Refresh
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.