Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (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 Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't; the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g 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 Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G 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 Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | 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 | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 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
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 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
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G 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.