Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1049 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 17/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1049
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (81/100 vs 17/100). 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 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (58/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1049 | $749 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (58/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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.