Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $749 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 63/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 953,150); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $749
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 313.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $529. Vivo Y500 Pro was $529 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (79/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.