Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1811490
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 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 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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 90 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 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 90 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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 90 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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 90 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.