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; launch prices were $749 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 82/100 (a 3-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 Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3942923
- 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 at launch: $499 vs $749
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 3 points higher (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Vivo iQOO 15T was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
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 3 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 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 65/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.