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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
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).
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
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 5170 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 80 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.