Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $565 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,156,650); the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156650 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2860 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $565 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 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 14 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $184. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $184 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.