Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X21i
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 314,537); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X21i
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 225g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X21i by 1153.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X21i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.