Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,842,269).
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
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?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.