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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 85/100. Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); 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?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 85/100. Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 82/100; 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 "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 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $221. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $221 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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?
Both devices scored 85/100. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Vivo X500 Pro (63/100 vs 38/100).
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 — 85/100.
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 mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.