Nubia Fold vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1090 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,030,376); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3030376
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 6000 mAh
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1090
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10200 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Fold leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.