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; launch prices were $749 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 79/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 6 points higher (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50 Pro mini (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 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 S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $264. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $264 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50 Pro mini (79/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50 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 S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.