Honor X7a vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,798); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 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 X7a and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X7a by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (83/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a 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.