Nubia Flip vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4310); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 859,516); the Nubia Flip is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Flip

Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 32
Battery 31
Portability 61
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Nubia Flip better?

  • Lighter: 214g vs 224g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 859516
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4310 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Flip vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Flip Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859516 3950082
Geekbench Single 1044 3639
Geekbench Multi 2785 11047
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 214 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Nubia Flip

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Flip

  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Flip

  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Flip and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
49/100
859516 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +78.2%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Flip by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Flip

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (83/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Flip has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Flip over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.