Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y39

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y39 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 560,863); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y39 doesn't; the Vivo Y39 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo Y39
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y39 better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y39, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y39 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y39 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y39 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 Y39: The Vivo Y39 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Y39
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 560863
Geekbench Single 3640 923
Geekbench Multi 11033 2249
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6500 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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.7×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo Y39
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y39
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • 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 Y39
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Y39, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y39 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
31/100 -603.0%
560863 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y39 by 603.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo Y39
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (92/100 vs 0/100).

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 Y39 (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (78/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y39 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y39 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y39?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y39?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y39 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y39?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y39?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y39?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y39 is a better fit for everyday use.