Huawei Pura 90 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010s, 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 48/100 (a 33-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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 77
Design 37
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 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1248520
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (92/100 vs 15/100). 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 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Pura 90: The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Kirin 9010s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1248520 3942923
Geekbench Single 1421 3640
Geekbench Multi 4323 11033
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 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 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 IP68
Dimensions 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 210 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2856
  • 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
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
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 90 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90 Kirin 9010s
48/100
1248520 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +68.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 90
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (92/100 vs 15/100).

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 (74/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for 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.