Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). 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 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 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 | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 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 14 Lite
- 5500 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (81/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite 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.