Honor X9 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X9

Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 43
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Honor X9 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 31/100). 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 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X9 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 424216 3942923
Geekbench Single 412 3639
Geekbench Multi 1423 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 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

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Honor X9

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Honor X9

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
42/100
424216 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +89.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X9 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X9

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (83/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (79/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9 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.