Honor X9b vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,675); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Honor X9b
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 X9b and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X9b by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9b
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9b 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.