Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $885 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5170); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,383,793).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pura 80 Pro

Performance 67
Display 85
Camera 68
Battery 78
Portability 35
Value for money 54

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1383793
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1267
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4482
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5170 mAh
  • Lighter: 225g vs 234g
  • Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $885

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Pro — 54/100, 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 80 Pro (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).

Huawei Pura 80 Pro: The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
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 Pura 80 Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1383793 3942923
Geekbench Single 1267 3639
Geekbench Multi 4482 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1276 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5170 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×76.1×8.3 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 234 g 225 g
Launch price $885 $749

Camera comparison

Huawei Pura 80 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Huawei Pura 80 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1276
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Huawei Pura 80 Pro

  • 5170 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
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 Pura 80 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9020
70/100
1383793 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +64.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Pura 80 Pro

$885

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Launch price difference: $136. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $136 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (98/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 68/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, 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.