Honor X80i vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite, 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 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X80i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). 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 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X80i (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X80i | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X80i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X80i (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i 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.