Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo V21s
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo V21s
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V21s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 562447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 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 V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V21s by 601.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo V21s — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.