Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 $695 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 58/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra 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 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $695 vs $749
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 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 | 50W | 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 | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | $695 | $749 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 7000 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
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $54. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is cheaper by $54.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 23 points (81/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for 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.