Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X80 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $749 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 43/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo X80 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 44
Design 31
Value for money 48
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $900

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo X80 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X80 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X80 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo X80 Pro: The Vivo X80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo X80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO3 AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.6×75.3×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g 215 g
Price $749 $900
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo X80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO3 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Vivo X80 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo X80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
43/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X80 Pro by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo X80 Pro
$900

Price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X80 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X80 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X80 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.