Honor X9b 5G vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
Compare Honor X9b 5G vs Nubia Z70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh vs 6150mAh battery, $699 vs $729…
Honor
Honor X9b 5G
$699
3categories won
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
7categories won
3 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 X9b 5G, 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 X9b 5G 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 X9b 5G vs Nubia Z70 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.85" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2652 | 1216 x 2688Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 431 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 3,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2800 | 9950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,150 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 228 g |
| Thickness | 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 X9b 5G | 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 X9b 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 X9b 5G
Honor X9b made headlines globally with its revolutionary Ultra-Bounce 360° anti-drop display technology, massive 5800mAh battery lasting up to 3 days, 108MP camera, and 1.5K curved AMOLED screen.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
- 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