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 (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 76/100). 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 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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 76/100).
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.