Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X300s
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $749 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,703,823).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X300s
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3703823
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $749
- Better camera (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 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 X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X300s by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Vivo X300s was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X300s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X300s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.