Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S1 Prime
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S1 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S1 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S1 Prime by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S1 Prime
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (78/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.