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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z60 Ultra

Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 35
Value for money 64

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

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.

Nubia Z60 Ultra: The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

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
78
camera

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100
2527231 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +45.1%
4602290 AnTuTu

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

Nubia Z60 Ultra

$599

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

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.