Huawei Mate X vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,755); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 295g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 225g vs 295g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×78.3×11.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 295 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
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 X and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X over the 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.