Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $749 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,815,522).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3815522
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $749 | $499 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (30/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.