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; estimated prices are $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| 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 | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $799 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 3 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 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
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. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.