HMD Vibe 2 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Vibe 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 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.