Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,527,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.