Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4460); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Huawei Mate 50
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $700 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $700 | $749 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Huawei Mate 50 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 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.