Huawei P20 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, 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 P20 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 P20 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P20 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei P20 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (83/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 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.