Huawei Pocket S vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 48/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 37 points (85/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pocket S

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 73
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Huawei Pocket S better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Pocket S Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 783606 3942923
Geekbench Single 1017 3639
Geekbench Multi 2943 11047
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 7 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Huawei Pocket S

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 7MP
30
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Pocket S

  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Pocket S

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pocket S and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pocket S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
48/100
783606 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +80.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pocket S by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Pocket S

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (81/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pocket S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 37 points (85/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S 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.