Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S16e

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo S16e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 37
Design 66
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S16e, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 27/100). 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 S16e (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 S16e (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S16e 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 S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo S16e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" 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 0 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 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 225 g 187 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S16e
  • 6.6" 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 S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo S16e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (92/100 vs 0/100).

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 S16e (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S16e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.