Huawei P50 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei P50 (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 $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4100); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 P50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei P50 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (81/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 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.