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 — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-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 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9b (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9b (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b 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.