Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $749 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $485 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3068952
Geekbench Single 3640 2903
Geekbench Multi 11033 9602
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 40W
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 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 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 191 g
Price $749 $485
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • 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 S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 -28.5%
3068952 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $264. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $264.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.