Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 5z (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 — 85/100 vs 42/100 (a 43-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 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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 5z and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 5z by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.