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 — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
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 | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| 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 | 5W | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (83/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
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 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
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 46/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth 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.