Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S30 Pro Mini
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $749 and $445. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,316,832); the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2316832
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S30 Pro Mini better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S30 Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2316832 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2640 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $445 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- 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 S30 Pro Mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S30 Pro Mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S30 Pro Mini by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $304. Vivo S30 Pro Mini was $304 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (79/100 vs 64/100).
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 S30 Pro Mini notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S30 Pro Mini — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a better fit for gamers and power users.