Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,101,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1050
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 80 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.