Huawei Y9 (2019) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 29/100 (a 56-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 336,905); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2019)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2019) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2019) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
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 Y9 (2019) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y9 (2019)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (79/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2019) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Y9 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2019) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.