Honor X8b vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
Compare Honor X8b vs Nubia Z70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 4500mAh vs 6150mAh battery, $699 vs $729. Full…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
4categories won
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
7categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes the overall win
The Nubia Z70 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor X8b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Nubia Z70 Ultra. Choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,150 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Nubia Z70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 2.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor X8b vs Nubia Z70 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.85" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1216 x 2688Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 431 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 3,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 9950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,150 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 228 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | — | Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $729 |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a photographer's dream smartphone. Featuring a bespoke 35mm optical focal length main camera with a physical variable mechanical aperture from f/1.59 to f/4.0, a dedicated physical two-stage shutter button, a 100% notchless 1.5K 144Hz true full screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,150mAh battery, and dual IP68/IP69 waterproofing.
- Display
- 6.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,150mAh