Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z8x
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,675); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z8x is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z8x, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 Z8x (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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 Z8x are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z8x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 435.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z8x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (92/100 vs 0/100).
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 Z8x (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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 Z8x are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8x — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z8x is a better fit for everyday use.