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 Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $820
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
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 Vivo X500 scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X500 — 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 X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| 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
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X500 by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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 Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
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 gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.