Huawei Pura X vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 63/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4720); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Pura X is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4720 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2120 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4720 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.2×91.7×7.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X
- 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2120
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Pura X
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (79/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X 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.