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; launch prices were $749 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-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 2,120,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $749
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
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 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.