Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $599 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,527,231); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $970
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 226g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.