Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 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 — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (78/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 191 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (78/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.