Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G 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 90 Pro 5G Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 213 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 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 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G 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.