Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $749 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 85/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,942,923); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $970
- Overall rating 85/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3942923
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 5 points higher (90/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- 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 X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $221. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $221 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.