Huawei nova 13 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, 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 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 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 49/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 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 13 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 13 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 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 13 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 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.