Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 12/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 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.