Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2817788
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- 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 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Vivo iQOO 15R was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.