Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo V30

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V30 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; estimated prices are $749 and $735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,025,251); the Vivo V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo V30
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 51
Design 67
Value for money 59
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo V30 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $735 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (59/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V30, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V30 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V30 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V30 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo V30: The Vivo V30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo V30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 1025251
Geekbench Single 3640 1131
Geekbench Multi 11033 2967
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.4×75.1×7.5 mm
Weight 225 g 186 g
Price $749 $735
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo V30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V30
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
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 V30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo V30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
42/100 -284.6%
1025251 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V30 by 284.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo V30
$735

Price difference: $14. Vivo V30 is cheaper by $14.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 (92/100 vs 5/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V30 (74/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V30 (78/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V30 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V30?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V30?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V30 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V30?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V30?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo V30?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V30 is a better fit for everyday use.