Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 26/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).

The Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 44 points (70/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 16
Value for money 60
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 44 points higher (70/100 vs 26/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (83/100 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 Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 3126402
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2668x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 227 g 173 g
Price $729
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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 Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (83/100 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 Z7?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 44 points (70/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.