Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $570 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s 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 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $749
- Better camera (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro 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 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads (94/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, 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 16s Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | 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 | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Huawei Nova 16s Pro was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 16s Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.