Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,825,771); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $2799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, 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 XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 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 XT 2 Ultimate and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2050. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $2050 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.