Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 26/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 38
Design 35
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 212g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (81/100 vs 26/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 40E Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 40E Pro: The Huawei Mate 40E Pro 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 40E Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" Oled 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1344x2772 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 52 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 212 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • Main: 52MP
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • 6.9" Oled
  • Resolution: 1344x2772
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
38
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (78/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (35/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 40E Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 40E 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.