Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y36i

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 17/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't; the Vivo Y36i is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo Y36i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y36i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y36i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y36i 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 Y36i: The Vivo Y36i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Y36i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 3942923 524785
Geekbench Single 3640 771
Geekbench Multi 11033 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 840 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 186 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo Y36i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y36i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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 Y36i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y36i MediaTek Dimensity 6020
17/100 -651.3%
524785 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y36i by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo Y36i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y36i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y36i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y36i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y36i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y36i — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y36i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y36i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y36i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y36i is a better fit for everyday use.