Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S15 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S15 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,089,139); the Vivo S15 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo S15 Pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S15 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S15 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S15 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo S15 Pro: The Vivo S15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo S15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 3942923 1089139
Geekbench Single 3640 1139
Geekbench Multi 11033 3842
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 158.9×73.5×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 188 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo S15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S15 Pro
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Vivo S15 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo S15 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8100
36/100 -262.0%
1089139 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S15 Pro by 262.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo S15 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (92/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S15 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S15 Pro — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S15 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.