Honor X9c Smart vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 51/100 (a 34-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 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X9c Smart

Performance 49
Display 65
Camera 43
Battery 52
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 X9c Smart better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 225g

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

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 668462
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 35W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 49/100). 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 X9c Smart (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart 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 X9c Smart Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 668462 3942923
Geekbench Single 969 3639
Geekbench Multi 2321 11047
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 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 / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Honor X9c Smart

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Honor X9c Smart

  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Honor X9c Smart

  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
52
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 X9c Smart and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Smart MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
51/100
668462 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +83.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X9c Smart by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X9c Smart

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (98/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (83/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (79/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.