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; launch prices were $1199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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 P50 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 P50 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.