Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 16 5G
Comparison between ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra and vivo iQOO 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.9 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, if you care about…
- Wireless charging power
- 80 W
- against 40 W
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 3,000 Hz
- against 500 Hz
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
vivo iQOO 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,400 mAh
- against 7,200 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 508 ppi
- against 431 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,874,804 | 5,574,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 4,301 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,490 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M. | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime, 3×4.03 GHz Performance, and 3×3.74 GHz Performance cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,604 | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Red | Blue, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Best value | 229.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,200 mAh | 8,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W Best value | 40 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ | 6.85″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px | 3,168 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 431 ppi | 508 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 3,000 Hz Best value | 500 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Frameless, 2,592Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 3300Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, USB Charging, HDMI Port | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Z80 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX741J | — |
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