Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X Fold3

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.6mm).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo X Fold3
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 58
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X Fold3, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold3 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 X Fold3: The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo X Fold3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1754213
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2200x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm
Weight 225 g 219 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo X Fold3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X Fold3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • 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 X Fold3
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
54/100 -124.8%
1754213 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X Fold3 by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo X Fold3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (78/100 vs 58/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X Fold3 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X Fold3?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.