Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), 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 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (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 Huawei Hi nova 9z (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Hi nova 9z are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (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 Huawei Hi nova 9z (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Hi nova 9z are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z 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.