Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo S60
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S60 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $530. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,797,821); the Vivo S60 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo S60
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo S60 better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $530 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo S60, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 70/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo S60 — 66/100; 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 S60 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo S60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2750x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7200 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 | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $530 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S60
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S60
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2750x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 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 S60
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo S60, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo S60 by 119.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Vivo S60 was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (79/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S60?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S60 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo S60?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo S60 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S60?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo S60?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo S60?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S60 is a better fit for active users.