Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y28 4G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y28 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 37/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 348,562); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y28 4G doesn't; the Vivo Y28 4G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G by 48 points (85/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Vivo Y28 4G

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Vivo Y28 4G better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y28 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 48 points higher (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Y28 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3942923 348562
Geekbench Single 3639 419
Geekbench Multi 11047 1461
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 199 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Vivo Y28 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Y28 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y28 4G MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -1031.2%
348562 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y28 4G by 1031.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo Y28 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (98/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (83/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (81/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G by 48 points (85/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y28 4G — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.