Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 246g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading better?
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 246g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (42/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MyOS 14 (International), MyOS 14.5 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 246 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (42/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.