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 — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); 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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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 Z9 (India) (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 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 Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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 Z9 (India) (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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 Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.