Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X500

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $749 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 84/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo X500 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Vivo X500

Performance —
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 82

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $820

  • Overall rating 85/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 211g vs 225g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 1 points higher (85/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X500 — 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 3942923 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7500 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 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 211 g
Launch price $749 $820

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $71. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $71 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X500?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo X500 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X500?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X500 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X500?

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 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.