Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Nubia Z70S 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 $799 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 6600); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,228,937).

The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 79
Battery 66
Portability 36
Value for money 74
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3228937
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $799

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70S 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 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S 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 Z70S Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70S Ultra Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3228937 3740528
Geekbench Single 3041 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6600 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 / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 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 228 g 215 g
Price $799 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • 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 Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
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 Z70S Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +13.7%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70S Ultra
$799
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Z70S 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 93/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S 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 Z70S Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100).

portability

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 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 Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nubia Z70S 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, budget-conscious buyers.