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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
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: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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).

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
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 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +60.0%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
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.