Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,415,558); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2415558
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2142
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7125
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2415558 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2142 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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 Neo9 Pro (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (92/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a better fit for everyday use.