Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 565,851); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 5i Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- 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 5i Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 5i Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.