Huawei Mate 80 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5750); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5750 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 (98/100 vs 69/100). 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 80 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 80 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (98/100 vs 69/100).
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 80 (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.