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 — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-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 1,757,044); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). 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 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
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 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 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 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.