Huawei nova Y91 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y91 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 424,216); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 31/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 Y91 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y91 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y91
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 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.