Nubia Z50 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,754,213); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 56
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).

Nubia Z50: The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1754213 3030376
Geekbench Single 2004 3050
Geekbench Multi 5311 10200
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 197 g 225 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
69/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +42.1%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (87/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (80/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.