Head to head

vivo V80 Lite vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on camera and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 148,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max takes it by 12.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera vivo V80 Lite leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display vivo V80 Lite leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 3,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 50 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max charges 1W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • vivo V80 Lite uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…

you care most about camera and display.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification vivo V80 Lite ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 145,999 Cheaper PKR 148,999
Design & build
Release date August 24, 2026 August 2026.
Dimensions 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White) 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White) Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 7.5 inches. Better
Resolution 1260 × 2800 pixels 1280 × 2772 Pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection Schott Xensation Alpha Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 16, OriginOS 6 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB ) 8GB LPDDR5X.
Internal storage 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide Better 16 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable. Better
Wired charging 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported. 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS). Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass. Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, vivo V80 Lite or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.7 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of vivo V80 Lite and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

vivo V80 Lite is listed at PKR 145,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, vivo V80 Lite or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

vivo V80 Lite scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, vivo V80 Lite or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.