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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 -3.3%
3815522 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $250. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $250.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.