Lava Virat V1 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 21/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 153,667); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (85/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 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 Lava Virat V1 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Lava Virat V1 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 64 points (85/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 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.