Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S2
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S2 has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 925,409).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2882
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6500 mAh
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S2, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (81/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 925409 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1025 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2882 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S2
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S2 by 326.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (98/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo S2 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S2 is a better fit for everyday use.