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; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-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 3,758,268).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- 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 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). 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 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| 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.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 4.9% 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, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
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 1 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 — 86/100.
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.