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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.