Nubia Z50 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Nubia Z50 (2022) 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 — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-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 1,754,213); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 51
Design 53
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 197g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 57/100). 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 Z50 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z50: The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 4602290
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 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 0 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 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 197 g 227 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
57
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
50/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +61.9%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (97/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (74/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (86/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 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.