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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Vivo S20

Performance 59
Display 85
Camera 44
Battery 68
Portability 75
Value for money —

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).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

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
79
camera

Vivo S20

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo S20

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Vivo S20

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo S20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
61/100 -283.6%
1027925 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S20 by 283.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo S20

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.