Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y78 (China)

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 644,203); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y78 (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Vivo Y78 (China)

Performance 48
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 644203
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo Y78 (China) better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y78 (China), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 48/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 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 Y78 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3942923 644203
Geekbench Single 3639 912
Geekbench Multi 11047 2244
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 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 / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Vivo Y78 (China)

  • 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 Y78 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
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 Y78 (China)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Y78 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7020
47/100 -512.1%
644203 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y78 (China) by 512.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo Y78 (China)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (83/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y78 (China) — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y78 (China)?

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