Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra takes it by 20.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

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

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 214,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight 235 g 227 g Better
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion.
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches Better 6.85 inches
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 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 AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Longxi glass (Gen 2)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 15 with Nebula AIOS
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)
Card slot No 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 Better 50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 16 MP under-display
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“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 X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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).

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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.