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 — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-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 (3,593,401 vs 1,842,269).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1842269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (96/100 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 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 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 (96/100 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.

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1842269 3593401
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
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
Price $1500
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +48.7%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 48.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$1500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (96/100 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 15 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 — 88/100.

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 (96/100 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.