Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $749 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $840
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3942923
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 iQOO 16 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 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 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.