Huawei Pura 70 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Pura 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $899 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pura 70 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 55
Design 41
Value for money 48
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei Pura 70 better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1062256
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1200
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3800
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $899

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 9/100). 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 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei Pura 70: The Huawei Pura 70 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 Pura 70 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1062256 3942923
Geekbench Single 1200 3640
Geekbench Multi 3800 11033
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.6×74.3×8.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 225 g
Price $899 $749
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • 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 Pura 70
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
55
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 Pura 70 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 70 HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1
37/100
1062256 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +73.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 70 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 70
$899
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (92/100 vs 9/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (74/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (78/100 vs 55/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (41/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 70 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 70 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.