Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S50
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; estimated prices are $749 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,801,694); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1801694
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $390 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 29/100). 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 65/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1801694 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $749 | $390 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S50 by 118.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $359. Vivo S50 is cheaper by $359.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 29/100).
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 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S50 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
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?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.