Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,755).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Performance 52
Display 74
Camera
Battery 30
Portability 34
Value for money
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • 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
  • Lighter: 225g vs 233g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G): The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) 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 7.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2244 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 233 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Front: 24MP
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
  • 7.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2244
  • Refresh rate: —
74
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
30
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 Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) HiSilicon Kirin 980
50/100
736755 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +81.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (81/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) 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.