Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (79/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.7×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO by 378.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (79/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.