Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo X80

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo X80 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000; estimated prices are $662 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X80 leads — 42/100 vs 37/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 228g).

The Vivo X80 edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo X80
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 39
Design 46
Value for money 68
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X80 better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $600 vs $662

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo X80, the Vivo X80 scores 5 points higher (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X80 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X80 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X80 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X80 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X80: The Vivo X80 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo X80
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 1484077
Geekbench Single 1693
Geekbench Multi 4384
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 165.0×75.2×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 203 g
Price $662 $600
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo X80
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X80
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo X80
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo X80
$600

Price difference: $62. Vivo X80 is cheaper by $62.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X80 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X80 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (46/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X80 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X80?

The Vivo X80 edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo X80?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X80 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X80?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X80?

The Vivo X80 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo X80?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X80 is a better fit for everyday use.