Honor X9a vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X9a (2023) 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 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Honor X9a
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 X9a and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9a 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, budget-conscious buyers.