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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X500
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).
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
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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.