Huawei nova 10z vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 18/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 63 points (81/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
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 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 63 points higher (81/100 vs 18/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z 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 10z Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
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 10z
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (78/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 63 points (81/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

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

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

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

The Huawei nova 10z 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.