Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 China

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 41/100 (a 40-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 1,290,942); the Vivo iQOO 9 China is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO 9 China
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 54
Design 42
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 9 China: The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo iQOO 9 China
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 206 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO 9 China
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 9 China
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Vivo iQOO 9 China
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9 China Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
41/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo iQOO 9 China
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (42/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for everyday use.