Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $600 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $840
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 228g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8400 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 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
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.