Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,740,528).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3740528
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $749 | $599 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 5.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
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 Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 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?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.