Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE nubia V80 Max

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE nubia V80 Max (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE nubia V80 Max is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 32
Battery 51
Portability 61
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZTE nubia V80 Max better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 227g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE nubia V80 Max, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra ZTE nubia V80 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 4602290 —
Geekbench Single 3639 600
Geekbench Multi 11047 1800
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1640
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 22W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits 780 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 171.6×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 191 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (99/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (92/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE nubia V80 Max — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.