Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-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 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 283.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
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 Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.