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; estimated prices are $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-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 1,119,714); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 11
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 25
Design 73
Value for money 62
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $700 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3942923
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
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
Price $700 $749
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
25
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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
29/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +71.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50
$700
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $49. Huawei P50 is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (74/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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

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

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

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

The Huawei P50 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.