Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X90s
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X90s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4810); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,822,096); the Vivo X90s is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X90s
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1822096
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4810 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo X90s better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X90s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90s notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo X90s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1822096 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X90s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 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 X90s
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X90s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X90s by 116.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X90s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X90s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (79/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90s notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X90s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X90s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X90s — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X90s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X90s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X90s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X90s is a better fit for active users.