Huawei Nova 16 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (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 $445 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Huawei Nova 16
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $445 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 13/100). 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 16 (74/100 vs 58/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $445 | $749 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $304. Huawei Nova 16 is cheaper by $304.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 13/100).
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 16 (74/100 vs 58/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.