Nubia Z50 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 1,754,213); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Nubia Z50
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z50 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (93/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.