Huawei P30 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 3
Design 93
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei P30 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 3/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 3/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei P30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei P30: The Huawei P30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P30 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 736755 3942923
Geekbench Single 928 3640
Geekbench Multi 2875 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3650 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 22W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 165 g 225 g
Price $799 $749
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
  • 3650 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
3
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P30 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P30 HiSilicon Kirin 980
16/100
736755 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +81.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P30 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P30
$799
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 3/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (93/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei P30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei P30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.