Nubia Flip vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4310); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Flip
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Flip better?
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 191g vs 214g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Flip vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Flip are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Flip are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Flip | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Flip
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Flip
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Flip
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Flip and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Flip by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Flip
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Flip are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (87/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Flip are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Flip has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Flip over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.