Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,760,000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $650 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $749 | $650 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (41/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 13 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for active users.