Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) 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 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5100).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance
Display 84
Camera 55
Battery 58
Portability 40
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 228g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Z50S Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.