Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 226g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.