Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $749 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 51/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,612,264).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2612264
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
  • Lighter: 225g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $290 vs $749

  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (92/100 vs 41/100). 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 Z11 (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 3942923 2612264
Geekbench Single 3640 1553
Geekbench Multi 11033 6403
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 228 g
Price $749 $290
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 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 Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
51/100 -50.9%
2612264 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290

Price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO Z11 is cheaper by $459.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (92/100 vs 41/100).

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 Z11 (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.