Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (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; launch prices were $599 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-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 2,527,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $840
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2527231
- 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 226g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | 226 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra 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.