Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) 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 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z50S Pro

Performance —
Display 84
Camera 55
Battery 58
Portability 40
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?


  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm —
Weight 228 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Nubia Z50S Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z50S Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z50S Pro

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z50S Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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.