Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $619 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $619 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $619 | $749 |
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 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
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $130. Huawei Nova 15 Pro is cheaper by $130.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro 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.