Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 9/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 88,000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 170g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 3/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 72 points higher (81/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (74/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Y9 (2018) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Y9 (2018) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Y9 (2018) by 97.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (74/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Y9 (2018) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 72 points (81/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 3/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.