Huawei nova Y72 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei nova Y72 (2024) 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 32/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y72 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 by 53 points (85/100 vs 32/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Y72

Performance 25
Display 31
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 45
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?

  • Lighter: 207g vs 225g

  • Better portability (45/100 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 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y72 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 53 points higher (85/100 vs 32/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova Y72 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Kirin 710A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 343622 3942923
Geekbench Single 318 3639
Geekbench Multi 1201 11047
Display 6.8" 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Y72

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova Y72

  • 6.8"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
31
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Y72

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Y72 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Y72 Kirin 710A
32/100
343622 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +91.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y72 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Y72

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (98/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (83/100 vs 31/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (81/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 by 53 points (85/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova Y72 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72 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.