Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 23/100 (a 58-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 524,785); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 58 points (81/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 58 points higher (81/100 vs 23/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite 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 Lite: The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3942923 524785
Geekbench Single 3640 771
Geekbench Multi 11033 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
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 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 840 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 185 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
23/100 -651.3%
524785 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 58 points (81/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?

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 Z9 Lite?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.