Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo V23 5G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 750,481); the Vivo V23 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Vivo V23 5G

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 31
Portability 82
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Vivo V23 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 225g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 51/100). 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 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (98/100 vs 51/100). 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 V23 5G (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo V23 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 750481
Geekbench Single 3639 936
Geekbench Multi 11047 2318
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm
Weight 225 g 179 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Vivo V23 5G

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo V23 5G

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Vivo V23 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V23 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo V23 5G MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
51/100 -425.4%
750481 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V23 5G by 425.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo V23 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (98/100 vs 51/100).

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 V23 5G (79/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (81/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.