Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,821,945); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1821945
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6400 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1821945 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 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 | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance
- 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 Turbo Endurance
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance by 116.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance (81/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance is a better fit for active users.