Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 41/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 343,622); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 8 SE 4G and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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.