ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 1,828,576); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 228g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100; 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 Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $600 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 43.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.