Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 971,424); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 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 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 305.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 (India)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.