Huawei Mate X5 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5060); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,062,256); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 243g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 63/100). 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 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 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 X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 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 X5 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X5 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 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 X5 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X5 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.