Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-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 1,754,213); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- 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, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 31/100). 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 (92/100 vs 30/100). 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 Neo9 Pro (74/100 vs 31/100). 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 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 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| 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
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 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
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (92/100 vs 30/100).
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 Neo9 Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
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 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 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.