Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S20
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S20
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S20, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S20 by 283.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.