Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1250 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1250
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 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 90s Pro Max (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 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 90s Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $501. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $501 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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.