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; estimated prices are $838 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,527,231).

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 35
Value for money 62
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2527231
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $838

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • 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 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). 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).

Nubia Z60 Ultra: The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z60 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2527231 3740528
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
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
Price $838 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/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
  • 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
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100
2527231 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +32.4%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z60 Ultra
$838
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $239. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $239.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

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 11 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 — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 84/100).

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.