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 — 85/100 vs 35/100 (a 50-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 530,583); 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 50 points (85/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Vivo Y36i

Performance 42
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
  • 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 (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo Y36i better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y36i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 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 Y36i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 3942923 530583
Geekbench Single 3639 724
Geekbench Multi 11047 2032
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
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Vivo Y36i

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Vivo Y36i

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
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 Y36i

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
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
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y36i MediaTek Dimensity 6020
35/100 -643.1%
530583 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y36i by 643.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (83/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (79/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 50 points (85/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.