Huawei Pura 90 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $640 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $749
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 90 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 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 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 90 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Huawei Pura 90 was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 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 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 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.