Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 Global

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,208,784); the Vivo iQOO 9 Global is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 46
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1208784
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1605
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3996
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4350 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Global better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Global, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (92/100 vs 15/100). 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 Global (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global 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 Global: The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1208784
Geekbench Single 3640 1605
Geekbench Multi 11033 3996
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4350 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 200 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • 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 Global
  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9 Global Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G
38/100 -226.2%
1208784 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 226.2% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (92/100 vs 15/100).

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 Global (74/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (78/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global — 38/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).

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

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