Huawei Nova 15 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Huawei Nova 15
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (79/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $749 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei Nova 15 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (79/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 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.