Nubia Fold vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1090 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6560); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 3,126,402); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 3126402
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6560 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1090
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Fold by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $491. Vivo iQOO 15 was $491 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.