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 — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 499,040); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
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 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z 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.