Huawei nova 11 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-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 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 11
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $749
- Better portability (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 50/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 11 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $749 |
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei nova 11 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 11 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 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, budget-conscious buyers.