Huawei nova 9 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 9
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $749 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 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
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 9 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei nova 9 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 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, budget-conscious buyers.