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 — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-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 1,811,490); the Vivo X90s is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo X90s
Performance 27
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 56
Design 53
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1811490
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1917
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4509
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4810 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo X90s better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X90s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X90s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X90s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo X90s: The Vivo X90s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo X90s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
AnTuTu 3942923 1811490
Geekbench Single 3640 1917
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo X90s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X90s
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • 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 X90s
  • 4810 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X90s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo X90s MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
46/100 -117.7%
1811490 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X90s by 117.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo X90s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (92/100 vs 27/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (74/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (78/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X90s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X90s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X90s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X90s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X90s — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X90s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X90s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).

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. The Vivo X90s is a better fit for everyday use.