Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $729 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 80/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Better camera (79/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $729
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 2 points higher (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2668x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Vivo iQOO 15T was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.