Huawei nova 6 SE vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 6 SE (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 4200); 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 6 SE doesn't; the Huawei nova 6 SE is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 6 SE
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 6 SE better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Better portability (61/100 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 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 6 SE 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 6 SE | 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 | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 6 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 6 SE and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 6 SE by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 6 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 6 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 6 SE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 6 SE has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 6 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 6 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 6 SE 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.