Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y78 (t1)

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (t1) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 41/100 (a 44-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 530,583); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (t1) doesn't; the Vivo Y78 (t1) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Vivo Y78 (t1)
Performance 42
Display 42
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 (t1) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

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

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y78 (t1), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (t1) 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.
Vivo Y78 (t1): The Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Y78 (t1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 3942923 530583
Geekbench Single 3640 724
Geekbench Multi 11033 2032
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
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 (t1)
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
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 (t1)
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Y78 (t1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 (t1) MediaTek Dimensity 6020
41/100 -643.1%
530583 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Y78 (t1) by 643.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo Y78 (t1)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (83/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (t1) 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 (t1)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y78 (t1) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

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 (t1)?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.