Nubia Z50 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Z50 (2022) 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 69/100 (a 17-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 (3,758,268 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). 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 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z50 by 53.2% 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.