Huawei Mate 80 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; 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 NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Huawei Mate 80 was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (96/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.