Huawei nova Flip S vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4440); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 28/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova Flip S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 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 Flip S and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova Flip S by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei nova Flip S was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova Flip S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S 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 Flip S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.