Huawei Pura X Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 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 5300); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1520
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max 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 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 X Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $771. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $771 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (79/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.