Huawei Mate X3 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, 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 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,530,652); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 X3 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.