Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-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 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 228g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.