Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $729 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,126,402).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 16
Value for money 60
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
  • Cheaper: $729 vs $799

  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3126402
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z70 Ultra: The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3126402 4602290
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2668x1216 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6150 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 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 227 g 227 g
Price $729 $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z70 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +32.1%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $70. Nubia Z70 Ultra is cheaper by $70.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (97/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.