Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 17/100 (a 64-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 524,785); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) doesn't; the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (81/100 vs 17/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.