Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 11 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 nova 11 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Ultra 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.