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; launch prices were $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 P30 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 P30 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P30 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 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.