Nubia Z70S Ultra vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 3,228,937); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $799
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, OnePlus 15 — 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 OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6500 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 / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.