Huawei P50 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4360); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,141,829); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 41
Design 56
Value for money 27
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1141829
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4360 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (58/100 vs 27/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro 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 P50 Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1141829 3942923
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1228 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 225 g
Price $1199 $749
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
41
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 P50 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
44/100
1141829 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +71.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $450.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (58/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pro 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.