Nubia Z40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,290,942); the Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Nubia Z40 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.