Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1200 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1200
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, 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 Pura 70 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 Pura 70 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.