Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Z3i

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 9/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 232,802); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 72 points (81/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo Z3i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 8/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Z3i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 72 points higher (81/100 vs 9/100). 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 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (74/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Z3i 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 Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Z3i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3942923 232802
Geekbench Single 3640 341
Geekbench Multi 11033 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 164 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
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 Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Z3i MediaTek Helio P60
9/100 -1593.7%
232802 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo Z3i by 1593.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo Z3i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (74/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (95/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Z3i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 72 points (81/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Z3i — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 8/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Z3i?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.