Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S17t

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S17t (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. 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 1,029,484); the Vivo S17t is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17t 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 S17t
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1029484
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3203
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S17t better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S17t, 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 7/100). 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 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17t (92/100 vs 7/100). 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 S17t (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17t (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17t significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S17t 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 S17t: The Vivo S17t is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo S17t
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8050
AnTuTu 3942923 1029484
Geekbench Single 3640 1186
Geekbench Multi 11033 3203
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
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 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 225 g 186 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo S17t
  • 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 S17t
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • 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 S17t
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S17t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo S17t MediaTek Dimensity 8050
37/100 -283.0%
1029484 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S17t by 283.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo S17t
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17t (92/100 vs 7/100).

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 S17t (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17t (78/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17t significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S17t are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S17t?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17t by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S17t?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S17t — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S17t?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S17t?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S17t?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S17t is a better fit for everyday use.