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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 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 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | 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 | 6.7" 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.