Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo V70 Elite
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 72/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo V70 Elite
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $749
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V70 Elite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 13 points higher (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100; 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 V70 Elite (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo V70 Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1913976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 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 V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V70 Elite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V70 Elite by 106.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo V70 Elite was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (79/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users.