Nubia Music vs Xiaomi 17

The Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc, 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 38/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Music

Performance —
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Nubia Music better?


  • Overall rating 38/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Music vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Music Xiaomi 17
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3404616
Geekbench Single — 3566
Geekbench Multi — 10162
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Nubia Music

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Music

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Music

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Music

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (85/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Music or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Music and the Xiaomi 17?

The Nubia Music has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Music or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Music 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.