Nubia Z50 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,754,213); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Nubia Z50
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z50 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Z50 by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (90/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.