Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,015,447); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1015447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1015447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.0 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 Z9s Pro
- 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 Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- 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 Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 288.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (81/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 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 Z9s Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
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 Z9s Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.