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 Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 85/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 3 points higher (88/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 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?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.