Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $749
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 66/100, 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 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 15 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.