Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $899 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $899 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (92/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (78/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.