Nubia Focus 2 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8100, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra by 45 points (92/100 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 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Nubia Focus 2 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 235g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 744
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T8100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5001234
Geekbench Single 744 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1208x2624
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2800 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.2×77.2×7.5 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 200 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Focus 2 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (100/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra (92/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Nubia Focus 2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Focus 2 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.