Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.