Huawei Mate 70 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $780 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $780
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, 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 70 (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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 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 70 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 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.