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 — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-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 551,706); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo V21s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 15
Design 80
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 551706
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 752
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V21s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo V21s: The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo V21s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 800U
AnTuTu 3942923 551706
Geekbench Single 3640 752
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo V21s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V21s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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 V21s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo V21s MediaTek Dimensity 800U
27/100 -614.7%
551706 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V21s by 614.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo V21s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (74/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (78/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V21s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V21s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V21s — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V21s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V21s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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. The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.