Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,842,269); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 228g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $958 |
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.