Nubia Z50 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 56
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 224g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (98/100 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Nubia Z50: The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
69/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Z50 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (98/100 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (87/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.