Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $729 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,126,402).

The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 92
Camera 79
Battery 64
Portability 36
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3126402
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $729

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

Nubia Z70 Ultra: The Nubia Z70 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 Z70 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3126402 3740528
Geekbench Single 3041 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2668x1216 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6150 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 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 215 g
Price $729 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
92
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
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
64
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 Z70 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +16.4%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $130. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $130.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

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

The Nubia Z70 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.