Nubia Focus 2 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8100, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

Performance 40
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Nubia Focus 2 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Focus 2 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Unisoc T8100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single 744 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.2×77.2×7.5 mm —
Weight 200 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (97/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Focus 2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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