Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Mate 20 Lite and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (79/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite 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.