Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,527,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 7000 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.