Honor X9 5G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Honor X9 5G
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor X9 5G and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X9 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (79/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.