Huawei nova Y73 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y73 (2025) 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 35/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y73 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y73 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y73
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y73 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (85/100 vs 35/100). 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 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y73 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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 | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 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 Y73 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y73 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 50 points (85/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y73 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y73 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 Y73 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y73 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.