{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x500-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T16:43:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X500 Ultra vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 214,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X500 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x500-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_22_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:26:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 15,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 48.1,
                "overall": 73.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 30, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 850",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, OriginOS 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import",
                    "Selfie camera": "100 MP, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-09_43_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Longxi glass (Gen 2)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nebula AIOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP under-display",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
        "margin": 20.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 48.1,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra costs PKR 150,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 1,350 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 40W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.6 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 120W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}