Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.