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; launch prices were $729 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $799
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
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 | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $729 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Nubia Z70 Ultra was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 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.