Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X100

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X100 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300; estimated prices are $749 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-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 2,415,558); the Vivo X100 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X100 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo X100
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 80
Battery 61
Design 42
Value for money 72
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2415558
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2142
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7125
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo X100 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $550 vs $749

  • Better camera (80/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X100 leads (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X100 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X100 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X100 is a bit better (72/100 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 X100: The Vivo X100 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo X100
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
AnTuTu 3942923 2415558
Geekbench Single 3640 2142
Geekbench Multi 11033 7125
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.1×75.2×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 206 g
Price $749 $550
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo X100
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
80
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X100
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • 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 X100
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo X100 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
64/100 -63.2%
2415558 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X100 by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo X100
$550

Price difference: $199. Vivo X100 is cheaper by $199.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X100 (92/100 vs 45/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (78/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X100 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (42/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X100 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X100 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X100 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100?

The Vivo X100 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X100?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X100 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.