Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,084,779); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 225g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2084779
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5700 mAh
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). 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 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2084779 3942923
Geekbench Single 1680 3640
Geekbench Multi 6200 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2844x1260 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 225 g
Price $1299 $749
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030
75/100
2084779 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +47.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $550. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $550.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.