Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $545 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $545 vs $749
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 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 | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | $545 | $749 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 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 16 Pro
- 7000 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 16 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $204. Huawei Nova 16 Pro is cheaper by $204.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 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 Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.