Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,601,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Overall rating 63/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2601000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 225g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 72/100). 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 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $749 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 72/100).
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 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.