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).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Fold

Performance 91
Display 81
Camera 54
Battery 60
Portability 52
Value for money 56

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 80

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).

Nubia Fold: The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 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.

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
54
camera

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Fold

  • 8.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Fold

  • 6560 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Fold and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 -3.2%
3030376 AnTuTu

Nubia Fold leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Fold

$1090

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$999

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.