Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).

The Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 16
Value for money 60
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (46/100 vs 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 Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 3126402
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2668x1216 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 227 g 203 g
Price $729
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (46/100 vs 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 Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.