Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 63/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $749
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 44/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $749 |
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $194. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $194 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (79/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.