Honor X8a vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 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 X8a and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X8a by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.