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; launch prices were $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-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 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $700 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Mate 50 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.