Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 235g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.