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 — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-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 528,398); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 646.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite 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 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.