Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S16 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,221,748); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo S16 Pro
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 37
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1221748
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1230
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3297
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (92/100 vs 10/100). 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 S16 Pro (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S16 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 S16 Pro: The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo S16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3942923 1221748
Geekbench Single 3640 1230
Geekbench Multi 11033 3297
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 225 g 182 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo S16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 S16 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
37/100 -222.7%
1221748 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S16 Pro by 222.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo S16 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (92/100 vs 10/100).

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 S16 Pro (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.