Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 11S
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 11S (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo iQOO 11S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 11S
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 11S better?
- Faster charging: 200W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 11S, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 200W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.9×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 200W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 11S by 124.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 11S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 11S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 11S — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 11S is a better fit for active users.